Broiled Mackerel with Spice Rub

4 mackerel fillets (about 225 grams) 

2 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger 

2 tbsp minced garlic 

2 tbsp fresh lime juice 

1 tbsp coconut or organic canola oil 

1 1/2 tsp salt 

1 1/2 tsp chili powder 

2 tsp turmeric 

1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro 4 raw pineapple rings 

 

Directions:

Put fillets, skin side 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 for 10 minutes. 

Preheat broiler. Broil mackerel 5 to 6 inches from heat, without turning, until cooked through and lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Carefully transfer to plates and top with cilantro. Use pineapple rings to garnish. Serves 4. 

 

This recipe was inspired by Broiled Mackerel with Ginger and Garlic from epicurious.com.