Cajun Mackerel

Ingredients

4 small mackerel, fresh or defrosted, cleaned
3 x 5ml spoon (3 teaspoons) coriander seeds
3 x 5ml spoon (3 teaspoons) allspice berries
3 x 5ml spoon (3 teaspoons) green peppercorns
3 x 5ml spoon (3 teaspoons) cumin seeds
3 x 15ml spoon (3 tablespoons) white wine vinegar
1-2 drops of Tabasco sauce
1-2 drops of Angostura bitters
1-2 drops of Worcestershire sauce
55g (2oz) butter or margarine
chilli flowers, lime or lemon slices, to garnish

Serves 4

Method

Grind the spices using a pestle and mortar or place in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

Mix the vinegar, Tabasco, bitters and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl and stir in the crushed spices.

Make 3 diagonal cuts on one side of the fish and brush with the spice mixture.  Leave to marinate in a cool place for about 1 hour.

Melt the butter or margarine in a large shallow pan until sizzling.  Fry the mackerel for 5-6 minutes until the spices have turned black.  Turn the fish over and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

Garnish and serve with hot rolls and a crisp green salad.