Whole Grilled Mackerel with Tomatoes, Basil and Shaved Fennel Recipe
Learn how to prepare Whole Grilled Mackerel with Tomatoes, Basil, and Shaved Fennel using mackerel, olive oil, plum tomatoes, fennel bulb, and baby spinach. Here is a simple recipe guide with images.
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Serving
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cooking Preparation (Mise-en-place)
Assemble all the Whole Grilled Mackerel with Tomatoes, Basil, and Shaved Fennel Recipe ingredients on the preparation table.
- Remove the head and gut from the mackerel.
- Place the necessary cooking equipment nearby.
How to prepare Whole Grilled Mackerel with Tomatoes, Basil, and Shaved Fennel
Follow the steps below to the end.
Ingredients
- 100ml- olive oil
- 4- medium mackerel
- 6- basil leaves
- 1- fennel bulb
- 1- lemon
- 400g- plum tomatoes
- 100g- baby spinach
- pepper
Nutritional Information
- Protein: 32.4g
- Cals: 497kcal
- Fat: 39.4g
- Energy: 2067kJ
- Fibre: 2.2g
- Sat fat: 7.8g
- Sodium: 0.2g
- Sugar: 3.8g
- Carb: 3.9g
Directions
1. Clean the fish.
Clean the fish thoroughly, and lightly score the thickest part of the flesh without cutting to the bone.
2. Oil the fish.
Lightly oil the fish, then grill over moderate heat. Turn to cook on both sides.
3. Prepare the salad.
In a bowl, combine the plum tomatoes, shaved fennel, and baby spinach.
4. Add the basil leaves.
Add in the fresh basil leaves, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
5. Dress the salad.
Dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice, then gently toss.
6. Plate the mackerel.
Place the grilled mackerel on a plate.
7. Add the salad.
Arrange the salad under the grilled mackerel.
8. Drizzle a little of olive oil.
Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil and lemon.
