Grilled mackerel and tomatoes on toast recipe

Grilled mackerel and tomatoes on toast

Served on a bed of sweet cherry tomatoes in a zingy lemon and caper drizzle, this quick and easy fish supper is the perfect early autumn meal. The fresh mackerel fillets are cooked on a hot griddle pan for a subtle, smokey flavour.

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  • Serves 4
  • 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 452 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 50ml (2fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
    • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
    • ½ lemon, juiced
    • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
    • 1 tbsp capers
    • handful parsley, chopped
    • handful mint, chopped
    • handful basil, chopped
    • 4 mackerel fillets
    • 4 thick slices sourdough bread, toasted
    • 85g bag watercress

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    1880kJ 452.0kcal
    23%
    Fat
    32g
    high45%
    Saturates
    6g
    medium29%
    Sugars
    3g
    low3%
    Salt
    1.4g
    medium24%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 20.1gProtein 20.6gFibre 2.5g

    Method

    1. Heat the oil in a small pan. Add the tomatoes and drizzle with the lemon juice and vinegar. Cook for 5 minutes. Season well, then stir in the capers and herbs. Set aside.
    2. Heat a griddle pan until hot. Brush the mackerel fillets with a little oil and season. Griddle for 3 minutes, skin-side down. Turn and cook for 1 further minute, until cooked through.
    3. Top each slice of toasted bread with some of the tomatoes and dressing, followed by a mackerel fillet and some watercress. Add the remaining tomatoes or serve them on the side.

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