Pan-Seared Mackerel with Tomato-Pepper Salsa and Potato Cubes
Flaky pan-seared local mackerel served with a vibrant salsa of fresh August tomatoes and peppers, alongside crispy fried potato cubes.
Ingredients
- Ripe tomatoes100 g
- Bell pepper (any color)50 g
- Red onion30 g
- Garlic3 g
- Bell pepper (any color)50 g
- Olive oil20 ml
- Lemon0.5 pcs
- Salt1 g
- Black pepper0.5 g
- Mackerel fillet, skin on180 g
- Small potatoes200 g
- Fresh parsley5 g
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Dice the potatoes into 1-2 cm cubes. Heat 15 ml of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potato cubes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper during the last few minutes of cooking.
- 2Step 2
While potatoes cook, prepare the salsa. Dice the tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion. Mince the garlic and finely chop the fresh parsley.
- 3Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Drizzle with the remaining 5 ml of olive oil and squeeze in the juice from half a lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently and set aside.
- 4Step 4
Pat the mackerel fillet dry with paper towels. Score the skin a few times with a sharp knife. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 5Step 5
Heat a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil (or use the oil from cooking potatoes if enough). Place the mackerel fillet skin-side down in the hot skillet.
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