Mackerel Rundown
Jamaican Mackerel Rundown is a traditional, flavorful dish that combines tender mackerel with a rich and savory coconut milk sauce. Its unique blend of spices and ingredients creates an authentic taste of the Caribbean right in your own kitchen.
Servings 4 people
Calories 328kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb Mackerel fileted (see note for using salted mackerel)
- 2 Tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 5 stalks of green onions chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 13.5 oz can of unsweetened coconut milk
- 6 pimento seeds
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 2 teaspoons of all-purpose seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse mackerel in cold water and squeeze lime to wash the mackerel fish while rinsing. Debone the mackerel and chop the mackerel into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add yellow onion, green onion, garlic, tomato, and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
- Then add the mackerel, coconut milk, pimento seeds, thyme, and all-purpose seasoning. Stir and mix to combine. Continue cooking for an additional 10-12 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and remove the pimento seeds and thyme leaves before serving.
Notes
In order to make mackerel run down with salted fish, you will need to prep the fish before adding it to the coconut sauce. Follow these steps:
- Rinse mackerel in cold water twice to wash off the salt. Squeeze lime to wash the mackerel fish while rinsing.
- Boil the mackerel for about 5-10 minutes in a pot filled with water. Remove the mackerel from the stove and drain the water.
- Allow the mackerel to cool. Debone it and tear it off into smaller pieces. Set aside.
- Proceed with making the coconut sauce in the recipe before adding the mackerel.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal