Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Mackerel in Olive Oil
A simple but flavorful way to prepare mackerel is to poach it in extra-virgin olive oil and aromatics. The best part is that it won't leave your kitchen smelling fishy.
The inspiration for the dish comes from Spanish-style Sardines sold in tin cans and glass jars. They are delicious, shelf-stable, and an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. A homemade version is easy and inexpensive to make.
Equipment
Sauté pan
Ingredients
4 mackerel fillets from 2 whole fish (about 1¼ pounds) (see note)
½ cup vinegar
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil sub: olive oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
1 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
1 tablespoon grated or minced ginger
¼ cup water
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup sweet pickles or gherkins bite-size pieces
½ cup pitted green olives whole or cut in half
1 cup shallots or red onion bite-size pieces
6 cloves garlic smashed
4 bay leaves dried or fresh
4 Bird's eye chilies sub: crushed red pepper
Ground pepper or whole peppercorns to taste
Instructions
1. Make the sauce by combining vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fish sauce, paprika, salt, sugar, ginger, and ¼ cup of water in a cup.
2. Cut each mackerel fillet into 3 pieces and arrange them in a single layer in the sauté pan.
3. Add carrots, sweet pickles, olives, shallots, garlic, bay leaves, chilies, and ground pepper to taste. Lay them out evenly and pour the sauce.
4. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the carrots are tender, about 30 minutes.
5. Give it a taste and adjust as needed. If it's too watery, let it cook uncovered for a few more minutes.
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Mackerel in Olive Oil
A simple but flavorful way to prepare mackerel is to poach it in extra-virgin olive oil and aromatics. The best part is that it won't leave your kitchen smelling fishy.
The inspiration for the dish comes from Spanish-style Sardines sold in tin cans and glass jars. They are delicious, shelf-stable, and an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. A homemade version is easy and inexpensive to make.
Equipment
Sauté pan
Ingredients
4 mackerel fillets from 2 whole fish (about 1¼ pounds) (see note)
½ cup vinegar
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil sub: olive oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
1 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
1 tablespoon grated or minced ginger
¼ cup water
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup sweet pickles or gherkins bite-size pieces
½ cup pitted green olives whole or cut in half
1 cup shallots or red onion bite-size pieces
6 cloves garlic smashed
4 bay leaves dried or fresh
4 Bird's eye chilies sub: crushed red pepper
Ground pepper or whole peppercorns to taste
Instructions
1. Make the sauce by combining vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fish sauce, paprika, salt, sugar, ginger, and ¼ cup of water in a cup.
2. Cut each mackerel fillet into 3 pieces and arrange them in a single layer in the sauté pan.
3. Add carrots, sweet pickles, olives, shallots, garlic, bay leaves, chilies, and ground pepper to taste. Lay them out evenly and pour the sauce.
4. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the carrots are tender, about 30 minutes.
5. Give it a taste and adjust as needed. If it's too watery, let it cook uncovered for a few more minutes.
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to 👍 LIKE, leave a 💬 COMMENT below, and ❤️ SUBSCRIBE to my channel! If you like it so much, please feel free to 🤝 SHARE this video too.
ℹ️ Recipes by Nora - Your source for delicious Filipino recipes
Hello! My name is Nora. I'm here to share authentic Filipino recipes and foreign-inspired dishes beloved by Filipinos. Browse through recipes and learn how to recreate them with easy-to-find ingredients, detailed instructions with photos, and cooking videos.
#recipesbynora
