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Spicy tomato mackerel with rice

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Published on 26 February, 2018
Last Updated on 24 August, 2018 by 60 Comments

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This delicious spicy tomato mackerel with rice is packed with protein and the perfect quick and easy dinner

Picture the scene. It’s a week night, you’re cooking for the family, a few things ran away from you and now dinnertime is overdue and you’re staring at the cupboard thinking, ‘what on Earth should I cook?’

Here’s a perfect solution for just such a quandary – spicy tomato mackerel with rice. You’ll just need to grab a few tins of Princes Mackerel Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce from the cupboard – they come skinless and boneless for less prep work – alongside some microwave rice and a few veg from the fridge and you’ll be all set to prepare a quick and nutritious meal in under 10 minutes.

With fresh peppers and spring onions adding freshness and crunch rice, and a topping of gorgeous mackerel in a rich, spicy tomato sauce, this meal is not only delicious, it’s also packed with protein and a good dose of Omega 3.

This recipe feeds two.

Ingredients for the spicy tomato mackerel with rice - Princes mackerel fillets in a spicy tomato sauce, chopped peppers, rice, spring onions and seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 1 x 250g (8.8 oz) pack microwave rice (I used brown rice with quinoa)
  • 2 x 125g (8.8 oz) cans Princes Mackerel Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce
  • 50g (1.75 oz) chopped red pepper
  • 50g (1.75 oz) chopped yellow pepper
  • 4 spring onions, trimmed and sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Snip open the pack of rice and microwave for 2 minutes on High, or follow pack instructions.

Microwaved rice - you can use white or brown for this spicy tomato mackerel with rice dish

Tip the cans of Princes Mackerel in Spicy Tomato Sauce onto a microwaveable plate and break into large pieces with a fork. Microwave for 30 seconds on High.

The Princes mackerel fillets are cooked in the microwave, ready to create the spicy tomato mackerel with rice dish

Add the chopped peppers and spring onions to the rice and season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Mixed vegetables are added to the rice and seasoned

Seasoned rice with mixed vegetables

Share between 2 plates.

The rice with mixed vegetables is then served onto two plates, ready for the mackerel to be added

Top with the mackerel.

Top the rice and vegetables with the mackerel to create this simple but tasty spicy tomato mackerel with rice

Serve at once!

Spicy tomato mackerel with rice, made with Princes mackerel fillets in a spicy tomato sauce

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Spicy Tomato Mackerel with Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Emily Leary
Rice with fresh peppers and spring onions, topped with gorgeous mackerel in a rich, spicy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients

  • 250 g microwave rice (I used brown rice with quinoa)
  • 250 g Princes Mackerel Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce (2 x125g cans)
  • 50 g red pepper chopped
  • 50 g yellow pepper chopped
  • 4 spring onions trimmed and sliced
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Snip open the pack of rice and microwave for 2 minutes on High, or follow pack instructions.
  • Tip the cans of Princes Mackerel in Spicy Tomato Sauce onto a microwaveable plate and break into large pieces with a fork. Microwave for 30 seconds on High.
  • Add the chopped peppers and spring onions to the rice and season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. 
  • Share between 2 plates and top with the mackerel. Serve at once.

Notes

Cook’s tip: If you’d like to cook the vegetables, prepare as follows. Snip open the pack of rice and microwave for 1 minute on High. Tip it into a microwaveable bowl and stir in the red pepper, yellow pepper and spring onions. Microwave on High for 1 minute 20 seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 21.4% | Vitamin C: 99.8% | Calcium: 3% | Iron: 4.6%
* Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published.
Course: Lunch and quick cook meals
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  3. I have had a look and I think Curry sounds interesting, I Enjoy a good Curry so would give them a try.

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  5. I am not a huge fish fan but I would love to try this with an alternative to mackerel. I love spicy tomato, it makes everything so tasty.

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    • Thank you! This is a perfect recipe when you’re either short of time or simply want a nutritious, quick and easy to make meal. i hope you enjoy it if you give it a go!

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  8. I guess I know what I’ll be preparing for myself next Tuesday! I sometimes have to be at the university well into the evening, and when I get home, I have neither the energy to prepare nor the ability to eat something too complex or heavy. This dish solves all my problems! I love the ingredients and I am sure they taste even better together :D

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    • Thank you! I know just what it feels like when, after a busy day, you simply just don’t have the energy to make yourself a complicated meal. This delicious dish ticks all the boxes for speed and simplicity. Enjoy!

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  9. I’m such a fan of spicy food, While this looks great for a quick easy meal. I think I would have to substantiate the can mackerel for fresh caught.

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    • Glad you like it! Princes has a programme of responsible fishing and really high standards in the supply chain, so it’s a good choice. Plus it comes ready prepped in the yummy spicy tomato sauce, so it’s great as part of a quick, nutritious meal.

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  10. Yum! My mouth is watering. I love rice and topped up with veggies and spicy fish, I’m game. Will try this those days I don’t want to be bothered with cooking but need something filling.

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    • Thank you! This dish is really tasty and it’s quick and easy to make. In answer to your question, the mackerel (including the sauce) contains 0.69g salt (272mg sodium) per 100g.

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  16. Oh well! that was quick!! I am a total disaster for cooking or preparing anythng, besides I only buy grocers with a plan (basicaly the ingredients for my weekly menu) so It’s very unlikely for me to find “anything” in my pantry, LOL But now you’ve given me a good idea and I’ll keep these for those “emergency” days.

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  18. Mackerel fillets in spicy tomato sauce is such a delicious treat to relish. And a perfect fit as quickfix meal when short of time or want a change of taste.

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  19. Spicy tomato mackerel with rice looks so delicious, perfect for the busy days and evenings after a busy day. I am totally loving the pictures, they are making me hungry already.

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  20. Wow!! This looks delightful. I really love to try new recipes like this. and I will surely try to make this on weekend. It makes me feel so hungry right now.

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  22. I’ve actually done this before. Well not as yummy as you made yours but popped open a can and ate it with rice. It was quite yummy and satisfying. I love easy prep meals especially since I’m a single, working gal!

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    • Thank you! It’s always good to have a few stand-bys in the cupboard and the addition of the peppers and spring onions make this meal even more healthy and delicious!

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    • Thank you! I hope you give it a go and find it as delicious as I do! This meal is super easy and quick to make and mackerel is an excellent source of protein, omega-3, vitamins and minerals!

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  28. I love spicy food, one that’s not just spicy but packed with all the good flavors like this recipe! I think it goes perfect well with rice too. Thanks for the step-by-step on how to cook this dish perfectly!

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    • Thank you! I enjoyed making this meal. It’s quick and easy to make and it’s delicious and healthy too! I’m so glad that you like the step-by step guide and I hope you give it a go!

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  30. That does sound really good! I’ve always loved mackrel in tomato, I wouldn’t have thought of putting thesee ingredients together even though I normally have them floating around the kitchen. Fabulous idea, I may try this for lunch!

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