Picture the scene. It's a weeknight, 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
- 250 g (8 oz) microwave rice (I used brown rice with quinoa)
- 250 g (8.8 oz) Princes Mackerel Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce (2 x125g/4oz cans)
- 50 g (¼ cup) red bell pepper chopped
- 50 g (¼ cup) yellow pepper chopped
- 4 spring onions trimmed and sliced
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
Equipment
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. Sometimes, I fry the veggies briefly until soft, but they work great raw in this dish too.
Share between 2 plates.
Top with the mackerel.
Serve at once!
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Spicy Tomato Mackerel with Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 g (8 oz) microwave rice (I used brown rice with quinoa)
- 250 g (8.8 oz) Princes Mackerel Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce (2 x125g/4oz cans)
- 50 g (¼ cup) red bell pepper chopped
- 50 g (¼ cup) yellow pepper chopped
- 4 spring onions trimmed and sliced
- 1 pinch salt and black 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. Sometimes, I fry the veggies briefly until soft, but they work great raw in this dish too.
- Share between 2 plates and top with the mackerel. Serve at once.
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Cindy says
Looks like a quick and easy meal to make after a busy day. I'm vegan, so I would probably use jackfruit instead of the mackeral.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! This meal is perfect for a quick, easy and healthy meal and substituting jackfruit for mackerel sounds like a great idea!
Ching says
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!
Emily Leary says
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!
Season says
Emily,
Thanks for writing recipe on Spicy Tomato Mackerel with Rice. Looks delicious and cook time is very short and easy.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! It's a great recipe if you're short on time and you need a quick, easy, healthy and delicious meal. Let me know if you give it a go!
Emily Fata, www.EmulatingEmily.com says
This looks so amazing! I've actually never tried mackerel, but this dish looks like it would be the perfect first time try! I can't wait to make it myself. :)
Emily Leary says
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!
Ayana says
What a bright and colorful dish! We aren't fish eaters in my family but this looks like a great recipe for anyone who is!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! This dish has proved to be a popular choice amongst fish eaters!
Tee says
I have to try this, very quick and easy. Thanks for sharing!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! This is such a super easy, quick, delicious and healthy meal to make and it's delicious. I hope you try it!
Elizabeth O says
This looks like a lovely quick and easy recipe to make. Your photography of the dish is incredible.
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much! This dish is so quick and easy to make with just a few cupboard stand-bys and it's super healthy and delicious - I hope you give it a go!
Alison Rost says
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!
Emily Leary says
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!
Karolina says
What you did looks absolutely delicious! Your whole blog is esthetically perfect - wow!!
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much! This dish is so speedy and nutritious and it's delicious. Thank you too for your comment about my blog!
Ithfifi says
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!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! This spicy tomato mackerel with rice recipe is very quick, healthy and delicious using just a few cupboard stand-bys! Let me know if you try it!
Collins Nwokolo says
Nice recipe. I love that the meal is a healthy one too. Now I can prepare the Spicy tomato mackerel with rice. Thanks for sharing
Emily Leary says
Thank you! This is such a speedy, delicious and nutritious meal to make. I hope you enjoy it!