BARBECUED MACKEREL WITH GINGER, CHILLI & LIME DRIZZLE

Barbecued mackerel with ginger, chilli & lime drizzle image

Make mackerel part of your weekly menu with this Asian inspired dish that's perfect for barbecues

Provided by CJ Jackson

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 small whole mackerel , gutted and cleaned
1 large red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
1 small garlic clove , finely chopped
small knob fresh root ginger , finely chopped
2 tsp honey
finely grated zest and juice of 2 lime
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp Thai fish sauce

Steps:

Light the barbecue and allow the flames to die down until the ashes have gone white with heat. Make the drizzle by whisking 2 tbsp olive oil and all the other ingredients together in a small bowl, adjusting the ratio of honey and lime to make a sharp sweetness. Season to taste.
Score each side of the mackerel about 6 times, not quite through to the bone. Brush the fish with the remaining oil and season lightly. Barbecue the mackerel for 5-6 mins on each side until the fish is charred and the eyes have turned white. Spoon the drizzle over the fish and allow to stand for 2-3 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.49 milligram of sodium