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Broiled Mackerel with Ginger and Garlic

3.8

(15)

This mackerel, which pairs well with the fennel endive salad , was inspired by our trips to Southeast Asia, where dishes are commonly served with whole sprigs of fresh herbs for diners to pull off the leaves and eat as desired. Incidentally, this means less chopping for the cook. Also, to save time, we minced the ginger and garlic in a mini food processor.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 (8-ounce) mackerel fillets
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put fillets, skin sides down, in a lightly oiled large shallow baking pan. Stir together ginger, garlic, lime juice, oil, salt, chili powder, and turmeric in a small bowl until combined well, then rub onto mackerel flesh and marinate 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Preheat broiler. Broil mackerel 5 to 6 inches from heat, without turning, until cooked through and lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to plates with 2 spatulas and top with cilantro.

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