Seafood Recipes

Thai Spiced GrilledMackerel

Blue mackerel spread with a Thai red curry and coconut milk paste and grilled, served with a cucumber and cherry tomato salad with lime and mint.

Thai Spiced Grilled Mackerel
4 People
Serves
15 Mins
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
Medium
Difficulty
Thai
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Enjoy the bold flavours of Thai-spiced grilled mackerel, a dish that beautifully marries fresh mackerel from Pearl Seafoods with aromatic spices. This easy recipe highlights the rich, flaky texture of the fish, enhanced by a zesty marinade that captures the essence of Thai cuisine. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a healthy, flavourful meal, this grilled mackerel pairs wonderfully with rice or salad. Order your fresh mackerel online from Pearl Seafoods for convenient delivery across Sydney.

Ingredients

  1. blue mackerel fillets – approx. 600g (blue mackerel, skin on)
  2. 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  3. 1 tbsp caster sugar
  4. ½ cup coconut milk
  5. Salt and pepper, to taste
  6. 1 medium cucumber, sliced into long strips and cut into matchsticks
  7. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  8. Fresh mint leaves, torn (for garnish)
  9. 1 tbsp fish sauce
  10. 1 tbsp lime juice (plus extra for serving)
  11. Lime cheeks (for serving)

Method

  1. Preheat the grill to high and lightly oil a large baking tray.
  2. Rinse the blue mackerel under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix together the Thai red curry paste, caster sugar, coconut milk, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the mackerel on the prepared baking tray and spread the curry mixture evenly over the fish. Place the tray under the hot grill for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the fish. Grill for an additional 6-10 minutes, or until the skin becomes crackled and scorched, and the flesh is cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber into long strips and then cut those strips into matchsticks. Toss the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and mint leaves together with fish sauce, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve thegrilled mackerel alongside the cucumber salad and lime cheeks.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Blue mackerel is ideal for bold Thai flavours because its rich, oily texture stands up beautifully to curry paste, coconut milk, chilli, and lime. Grilling the fish at high heat helps crisp the skin while keeping the flesh moist and flaky inside. The fresh cucumber, tomato, and mint salad adds crunch and brightness, balancing the richness of the mackerel with clean, refreshing flavour.

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  • Calories 320 kcal
  • Total Fat 18.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 8.0 g
  • Protein 32.0 g
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