Spicy Mayo Grilled Mackerel: An Elegant Recipe
Elegant Grilled Mackerel with Spicy Mayo Sauce
Let’s enjoy grilled mackerel in an elegant way. This recipe elevates a simple grilled fish into a sophisticated dish perfect for any occasion.
Main Ingredients
- 1 Mackerel, cleaned and prepared
- 1/2 Bell Pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gather all your ingredients for this elegant dish. You’ll need one cleaned mackerel, half a bell pepper, and for the spicy mayo sauce: one Korean chili pepper, 0.2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 1 Tbsp olive oil, and 1 Tbsp mayonnaise. Also, have salt, black pepper, and lemon juice ready for marinating the mackerel.
Step 2
Wash the bell pepper thoroughly, remove the seeds, and cut it into bite-sized pieces that will complement the grilled mackerel.
Step 3
Marinate the mackerel to remove any fishy odor and firm up the flesh. Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on both sides of the mackerel. Then, drizzle 1 Tbsp of lemon juice over it and let it sit for about 10 minutes. The acidity from the lemon juice helps neutralize the fishiness and gives the fish a firmer texture.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the spicy and sweet mayo sauce. Finely mince the Korean chili pepper. If you prefer less heat, you can remove the seeds or adjust the quantity. In a small bowl, combine the minced chili pepper, 0.2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 1 Tbsp olive oil, and 1 Tbsp mayonnaise. Whisk everything together with a fork or whisk until smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
Step 5
Heat about half a tablespoon of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt over it. Sauté the bell peppers briefly until they are slightly tender but still retain a bit of crunch. This step adds both color and a pleasant texture to the dish.
Step 6
It’s time to grill the mackerel! Gently pat the marinated mackerel dry with a paper towel. Add 1 Tbsp of cooking oil to a clean frying pan and heat it over medium heat. Place the mackerel skin-side down in the hot pan. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Once the skin is nicely seared, carefully flip the mackerel and cook the other side for another 3-5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the mackerel fillet.
Step 7
Arrange the beautifully grilled mackerel on a serving plate. Place the sautéed bell peppers alongside the fish. Just before serving, generously spoon the prepared spicy mayo sauce over the grilled mackerel. Your elegant ‘Spicy Mayo Grilled Mackerel’ is now ready to be enjoyed! Savor the delightful harmony of the savory mackerel and the zesty, creamy sauce.
