Peruvian Pan Seared Mackerel with Aji Verde and Roasted Sweet Potato
This pan-seared dish pairs mackerel fillet with sweet potato, cubed, mayonnaise and jalapeno, roughly chopped. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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129g mackerel fillet264 kcal
227g sweet potato, cubed195 kcal
8g olive oil71 kcal
15g mayonnaise102 kcal
11g jalapeno, roughly chopped3 kcal
15g cilantro5 kcal
14g lime juice4 kcal
5g garlic7 kcal
0.38 tsp (1g) salt0 kcal
0.19 tsp (0g) black pepper1 kcal
Cooking instructions
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Heat oven to 425 F. Toss sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast on a sheet pan until tender and browned, 20-25 minutes, flipping once.
While the sweet potato roasts, make the aji verde: blend mayonnaise, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic with a pinch of salt until smooth.
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Pat the mackerel dry and season with salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear skin-side down until crisp, 3-4 minutes; flip and cook 1-2 minutes more until just cooked through.
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Plate the roasted sweet potato and add the mackerel. Spoon the aji verde over the fish and serve with extra lime if desired.
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