Zesty Thai-Style Mackerel and Carrot Salad.
- 2 limes
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 tsp fresh ginger
- 1 red chilli
- 1 tbsp tamari sause
- 1 tbsp honey
- 6 spring onions
- salt and pepper to taste
ingredients
- 2 mackerels
- 3 carrots
- 1/4 chinese lettuce
- 20g fresh mint
- 20g fresh coriander
- a handful of peanuts
- sea salt and black pepper
- zest of 1 lemon
directions:
- fillet the mackerel and remove the pin bones with tweezers
- sprinkle mackerel with sea salt, black pepper and lemon zest, set aside.
- preheat the grill to its highest setting.
- grate the carrots and finely shred the chinese lettuce, mint and coriander.
- toss the carrots, chinese lettuce, mint and coriander in a serving bowl.
- place the mackerel under the grill for 8 minutes, turn half way through cooking.
- to make the dressing: finely grate the ginger, garlic and the zest of 1 lime, juice 2 limes and 1 lemon. finely chop the spring onions and chilli. add the sesame oil, tamari sauce and honey and mix well.
- place the peanuts in a pestle and mortar and smash.
- serve the mackerel along side the carrot salad, top the salad with peanuts, and spoon the dressing over both fish and salad.
- enjoy!