Mackerel simmers in reduced coconut milk with tomato, thyme, garlic, and chile in this Jamaican classic.
22 min prep 32 min cook
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Cut the mackerel fillets into large pieces and rub with lemon juice and half of the salt.
Finely chop the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and hot pepper.
Soften the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, tomatoes, thyme, and hot pepper, and cook for 6 minutes.
Add the coconut milk and remaining salt to the pot.
Thicken the sauce over low heat for 12 minutes.
Add the mackerel and cook for 9 minutes without breaking it apart.
Sprinkle with black pepper and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not let the coconut milk boil hard; if the fat separates, the sauce looks split, while low heat gives a glossier result.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve run down hot with plain rice, boiled potatoes, or optional lemony cucumber.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~466
kcal calories
34
g protein
20
g carbs
28
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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