Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Spanish Mackerel Recipe

Inspired by Mish Mish
Time1h
Serves4

with a pepper sauce, 38 braised kale and bacon

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Ingredients

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Fish

Pepper Sauce

Braised Kale and Bacon

Method

Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mackerel

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Coat the Spanish mackerel fillets in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill the Mackerel

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated mackerel fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Pepper Sauce

  1. 3

    Prepare the Pepper Sauce

    Roast the red bell peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Place them in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and chop.

  2. 4

    Blend the Sauce

    In a blender, combine the roasted peppers, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.

Braised Kale and Bacon

  1. 5

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

  2. 6

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  3. 7

    Braised Kale

    Add the chopped kale to the skillet and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken broth, add salt and black pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the kale is tender.

  4. 8

    Finish the Dish

    Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the kale before serving.

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