About The Dish
Dive into the refreshing flavours of Mediterranean-style mackerel pasta salad, a perfect blend of wholegrain pasta, vibrant vegetables, and succulent mackerel. This dish, made with premium mackerel from Pearl Seafoods, is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Easy to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flair, order your fresh mackerel online from Pearl Seafoods for convenient delivery across Sydney and enjoy quality seafood at home.
Ingredients List
- blue mackerel fillets – approx. 600g
- 1 cup wholegrain risoni (or orzo pasta)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 small eggplant, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp capers, chopped
- ½ cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
Steps
- Cook the risoni in a large saucepan of boiling water according to the packet directions or until just tender. Refresh under cold water and drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced eggplant and cook, turning occasionally, for 5-6 minutes or until golden and tender. Transfer to a plate.
- Finely chop 2 tablespoons of basil leaves and place them in a large bowl. Whisk in the lemon rind, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the blue mackerel, cooked risoni, sautéed eggplant, sliced spring onion, chopped capers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, mint, and the remaining basil to the dressing in the bowl. Season again to taste and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with lemon zest before serving