Trinidad 🇹🇹 Salt Mackerel Recipe

salt mackerel

🥗Healthier: fresh mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a traditional flavor and is often used in Jamaican cooking.

Cut the large tomato lengthwise and set aside.

Cut half of an onion lengthwise and set aside.

Cut half of a green sweet pepper and set aside.

Chop three sticks of chive finely and set aside.

Put the salt mackerel in water and boil for about 15 minutes to wash out some salt.

After boiling, remove the bones from the mackerel and break it into small pieces, leaving the skin on if desired.

Heat a frying pan on the stove and add some oil.

Add the sweet pepper, onion, chive, and tomatoes to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.

Add garlic powder and black pepper to the sautéed vegetables.

Add the flaked mackerel to the pan and cover it to let the juices from the tomatoes soften for 2-3 minutes.

Squeeze half of a lime juice over the mackerel and mix it up before serving.

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