Mackerel with Apricots

Recipe courtesy of Seafish, the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound mackerel fillets (fresh or defrosted)
4 ounces fresh apricots or 8 ounces canned apricots in natural juice, drained and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey or apricot jam

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat grill or barbecue.
2. If fresh apricots are used, cut in half, remove stone, roughly chop and cook in 2 to 3 tablespoons water for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly soft.
3. Sprinkle lemon juice over mackerel fillets and cook for about 5 minutes on a hot grill or barbecue. (If barbecuing, lay fillets on foil to protect against the fierce heat).
4. Brush with the apricot jam or honey.
5. Mix the dill into the chopped apricots and spoon over the mackerel fillets.
6. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately with new potatoes and mixed salad, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 152; Total Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Total Carbs: 8g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 24g; Sodium: 183mg; Potassium: 627mg.

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Recipe and photograph courtesy of Seafish, the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority www.seafish.org.