Mackerel with Olive Salsa and Saffron Vegetables
We eat a lot of fish in our house. Everyone loves it and we would generally eat it at least twice a week. We eat all kinds of fish too, both in variety of species as well as different ways of cooking which is fun. My husband is a keen fisherman so I often have fresh fish in the freezer that he has brought back from his escapades. I’m always on the lookout for new fish recipes to keep it interesting all year round but we do have our favourites as well. This mackerel with olive salsa and saffron vegetables is one such favourite when we have mackerel in the house. It is based off a Pete Evans recipe from his BBQ cookbook and I’ve adapted it over time.
Mackerel is such a robust fish it can handle a bolder flavour profile to accompany it. It marries so well with Mediterranean flavours and this dish is packed full of them. From the green olive salsa to the fennel, tomatoes and saffron, you feel like you are sitting somewhere in the Med when you are eating this dish. It is decadent and delicious yet really quite simple to make.
The vegetable mix and olive salsa could be used with other fish or seafood. It would be amazing on tuna, salmon or barramundi replacing the mackerel. Or try it with prawns or clams tossed through the vegetables as a variation. You could also toss the vegetables through some linguine and top with the salsa for a vegetarian pasta dish. SO many options, all amazingly delicious!
