Pickled Mackerel with Lemon and Orange
Escabeche de Caballa con CítricosMackerel's firm flesh is a great choice for escabeche due to its ability to hold up in the tangy brine. This recipe further elevates the dish with the bright flavors of citrus juices.
Equipment
Ingrediënten
Makes 4 to 6 Servings / Preparation: 8 to 12 hours in advance.
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 cups water
- Peel of 1 lemon yellow part only, cut into very thin strips
- Peel of 1 orange orange part only, cut into very thin strips
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 7 whole cardamom pods
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- Kosher or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ pound onions slivered
- 5 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 ½ pounds mackerel
Instructies
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, vinegar, and 2 cups of water until the sugar syrup caramelizes and turns golden.
- Stir in the fresh lemon and orange juices, bay leaves, thyme, cardamom pods, cloves, grated ginger, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture until it’s well blended and slightly thickened.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the slivered onions and finely chopped garlic.
- Cook, stirring, until the onions become wilted and translucent and the garlic turns golden, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Stir this mixture into the sugar mixture.
- Cut the mackerel into bite-size pieces and add them to the marinade.
- Bring the marinade to a simmer over low heat and cook until the mackerel is heated through.
- Let the mixture cool, and then remove the bay leaves.
- Cover the dish and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Serve this Pickled Mackerel with Lemon and Orange cold and enjoy the vibrant combination of flavors.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
This dish offers a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the firm texture of mackerel with the zesty and aromatic notes of citrus and spices in the escabeche. Enjoy!
