Summer may have been a washout so far, but you can still inject some sunshine into your food with these great recipes from Bottlegreen
Great value and super healthy, mackerel is delicious marinated and barbequed then served with sweet potato wedges and the|aromatic, tasty sauce
What you'll need
4 fresh mackerel, filleted
8 tbsps Bottlegreen lime and coconut cordial
1 large red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1 lime
4 sweet potatoes
2 tbsps olive oil
serves 4
Place the mackerel fillets in a bowl. Mix together the cordial and chilli add the zest and juice of the lime, brush a little over the mackerel and marinate for 20 mins. Place the remaining marinade in a small saucepan, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced a little and syrupy.
Cut the sweet potatoes into chunky wedges, par boil for 5 mins, drain and toss in some of the oil. Finish cooking on a barbeque or griddle pan, turning at regular intervals until cooked through.
Brush the mackerel with a little oil and cook for approx. 4 mins each side, serve on a bed of the sweet potatoes with the lime and coconut sauce drizzled over, with a rocket and coriander salad.
