Mackerel baked with garlic and spices

Ingredients

• 2 pcs Mackerel, cleaned
• 2 head Garlic, separated in cloves, peeled
• 1 bunch Coriander, chopped, fresh
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Cumin, ground
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Grainy mustard (yellow)
• 1 tsp Salt, fresh ground
• 1/2 tsp Fresh ground pepper

Method

1. In a small frying pan, dry-fry the cumin and then add mustard seeds, stirring often, until fragrant.
2. Cool the dry-fried spices, then grind finely in mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
3. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
4. Place the coriander, finely ground cumin and mustard seeds, paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor.
5. Blend together into a paste.
6. With a sharp knife, cut 2-3 slashes down the side of each mackerel.
7. Rub the spice paste into the slashes, making sure it gets right inside the mackerel.
8. Place the mackerel in a roasting tray, add garlic cloves then roast for 8-10 minutes.
9. Serve while still hot.