Mackerel Fillets in Garlic and Paprika

Spanish mackerel recipe using some traditional Spanish ingredients. This dish is great served with summer salad, boiled vegetables or simply with fresh crusty bread.

2 mackerel fillets
3 cloves of garlic (sliced)
Broadleaf parsley
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Splash of red wine vinegar
Salt
Cracked black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil

Method:

Heat up some olive oil in frying pan, add the mackerel fillets and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, skin side down.

Turn the fish over, season and cook for an additional 60 seconds.

When the fish is cooked, remove from the pan and plate up ready to serve.

Add a splash more olive oil to the frying pan, then throw in the garlic, parsley, vinegar, pepper and paprika. Mix and fry for 1 minute.

Pour the mixture over the mackerel fillets and serve.

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