Yoshimi Hidaka, owner and chef of Ristorante Acquapazza, presents two exquisite Italian recipes using mackerel that are easy to enjoy at home. Both the herb-crusted baked mackerel and the balsamic glazed crostini are simple to make and will beautifully adorn your dining table.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (4 servings)

  • Mackerel 4
  • Breadcrumbs (approx. 4 handfuls)
  • Flour (as needed)
  • Bread (as needed)

Seasonings

  • [A] Salt (to taste)
  • [A] Pepper (to taste)
  • [B] Garlic, minced (1 clove)
  • [B] Italian Parsley, chopped (3-4 tbsp)
  • [B] Oregano (dried) (2 tbsp)
  • [B] Extra Virgin Olive Oil (4 tbsp)
  • Dijon Mustard (as needed)
  • [C] Olive Oil (as needed)
  • [C] Balsamic Vinegar (as needed)
  • [C] Honey (as needed)
  • [C] Fennel Seeds (as needed)
  • [C] Pink Peppercorns (as needed)

Steps

  1. Prepare cleaned mackerel.
  2. Season both sides of the mackerel with salt and pepper.
  3. Generously spread Dijon mustard on one side of the mackerel.
  4. Arrange the mustard-coated mackerel in a heatproof dish.
  5. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs (approx. 4 handfuls), minced garlic (1 clove), oregano (2 tbsp), chopped Italian parsley (3-4 tbsp), and EV olive oil (4 tbsp). Mix to create the herb breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Cover the mackerel in the heatproof dish with the herb breadcrumb mixture, ensuring the fish is well-covered.
  7. Drizzle more EV olive oil over the top.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (425°F) for approximately 10 minutes.
  9. Cut the mackerel into bite-sized pieces.
  10. Lightly season the cut mackerel pieces with salt and pepper on both sides.
  11. Lightly coat the mackerel pieces with flour, shaking off any excess.
  12. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and sear the mackerel, skin-side down first.
  13. Flip the mackerel and cook both sides.
  14. Add balsamic vinegar to the pan and toss to coat the mackerel.
  15. Add honey and toss to coat the mackerel, creating a glaze.
  16. Add fennel seeds to infuse aroma.
  17. Place the glazed mackerel on top of toasted bread.
  18. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the mackerel and bread.
  19. Sprinkle with additional fennel seeds.
  20. Garnish with pink peppercorns to finish. Enjoy!

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