How I make salt mackerel

salt mackerel

🥗Healthier: fresh mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Fresh mackerel is lower in sodium and can be more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

green bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: yellow bananas

Plantains provide a similar texture with a different flavor.

Rinse the salt mackerel fillets thoroughly under water.

Place the rinsed mackerel fillets in a pot of boiling water and cook until the salt level is to your preference.

Remove the skin from the mackerel fillets after boiling, if desired.

In a skillet, heat a mixture of oil and non-salted butter.

Add chopped tomatoes, garlic, onion, bell peppers, and green onions to the skillet.

Sauté the vegetables until fragrant and soft.

Add thyme to the skillet and continue cooking.

Break up the cooked mackerel fillets into smaller pieces and add them to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.

Season the mixture with black pepper, garlic powder, and a small amount of seasoned salt.

Add a little bit of hot water to the skillet to create a sauce, then reduce the heat to simmer.

Smash the tomatoes in the skillet to enhance the sauce's color and flavor.

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