SPRING MACKEREL WITH SOUR GRAPES AND SAFFRON SALSA
This recipe comes from the Portuguese islands of Madeira and the Azores (Chicharros de Agraco com Molho de Acafrao). Fresh sardines and mackerel are favorites in the Portuguese cuisine and while fresh sardines are hard to find, mackerel are more readily available. Usually made in midsummer, the grapes used are sour because they are in the middle of their growing season and are thus immature -- you can substitute mature grapes, unless you have a vineyard nearby! The ingredients all speak of Portugal: fish, olive oil, saffron, garlic, onion, grapes. Traditionally, this is made in a casuela, an unglazed earthenware dish which will fry without burning ... you can substitute any heavy seasoned cast iron or non-stick pan. An unseasoned pan will ruin the wonderful cornmeal coating and skin of the fish ... We had this recipe at a restaurant in the Douro Valley, but this version is from Elisabeth Luard's "The Food of Spain and Portugal". Submitted for Zaar World Tour 5 (2009).
Provided by Gandalf The White
Categories Portuguese
Time 44m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- First make the salsa -- combine the onion, garlic, pepper, vinegar and a little salt in a bowl and marinate for the time it takes to prepare the fish.
- Dry roast the saffron threads until they barely darken (don't let them burn).
- Crush the saffron and add it to the marinating salsa in the bowl.
- Mix in the olive oil and the grapes.
- Now for the fish -- rinse and clean the fish.
- Salt both sides and the cavity.
- Dredge through the cornmeal, making sure to get a thorough coating.
- Heat up 1-2 Tbsp oil in the frying pan, then pan fry each fish for 4-6 minutes per side, turning gently to leave the cornmeal coating intact.
- Plate the fish, with the salsa along the side or passed separately.
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Afia AkomAddai
[email protected]The salsa was good, but the mackerel was a bit bland.
Murshad Kayani
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too fishy for my taste.
Shaban Samra786
[email protected]This dish was okay, but I've had better. I think I'll pass on this recipe next time.
Zahra Malik
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It was a waste of time and money.
Breighton Claymore
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The mackerel was overcooked and the salsa was too sour.
Maxitog23
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. This dish was just average.
Pastor Rogers Kayongo
[email protected]This dish was okay, but I've had better. I think I'll pass on this recipe next time.
daramola james
[email protected]The salsa was good, but the mackerel was a bit bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Shafiq Noshai
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I gave up halfway through.
Chris Giles
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the mackerel turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Emmanuel Badi Wandera
[email protected]This dish was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I'll stick to salmon next time.
waseem kalper
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook mackerel and this recipe definitely delivered. The salsa was especially good.
Haven Flagg
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The mackerel is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and the salsa is packed with antioxidants.
ADHD Outdoors
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the mackerel and the salsa.
Sally Reynolds
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The mackerel was cooked to perfection and the salsa was a perfect complement.
Dipen Thakuri
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mackerel, but I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The salsa really helped to balance out the flavor of the fish.
Mykle Williams
[email protected]This dish is a great way to enjoy mackerel. The sour grapes and saffron salsa is a unique and delicious combination.
Krishna Khanal
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors. The mackerel was moist and flaky, and the salsa was the perfect accompaniment.
Ch Tamoor
[email protected]This dish was a delight! The mackerel was cooked perfectly and the sour grapes and saffron salsa added a wonderful burst of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.