Name: Jamaican-style tin mackerel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 cans mackerel in tomato sauce; 1 onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 bell pepper (chopped); 2 tomatoes (chopped); 1 Scotch bonnet pepper ((optional, for heat)); 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons cooking oil; cooked rice (for serving); boiled yam (for serving)

Jamaican-style tin mackerel

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Jamaican-style tin mackerel is a popular and flavorful canned fish dish that is typically consists of mackerel fish cooked in a spiced tomato sauce with onions, peppers, garlic, and other seasonings. This dish is known for its bold and savory flavors, making it a delicious and convenient option for a quick and satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Caribbean

Calories: 193

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Ingredients

2 cans mackerel in tomato sauce
1 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 bell pepper chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional, for heat)
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cooking oil
cooked rice for serving
boiled yam for serving

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Equipment

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Method

Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Add the bell pepper, tomatoes, and scotch bonnet pepper (if using). Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add the mackerel with the tomato sauce from the cans into the pan. Break up the mackerel gently with a spoon and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the Jamaican tin mackerel over cooked rice or boiled yam.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 16gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 243mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1801IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 2mg

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Jamaican-style tin mackerel