A crisp, white plate arranged with glistening mackerel halves, their golden-brown tops adorned with specks of chili. Fresh mango coleslaw bursting with color nestles next to them, bright orange mango slices and green cilantro contrasting charmingly against the white slaw. A wedge of lime accompanies the dish, ready to be squeezed over the coleslaw for a tangy kick.

Spicy Baked Mackerel with Refreshing Mango Coleslaw

Name: Spicy Baked Mackerel with Refreshing Mango Coleslaw
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 mackerel gutted and halves; 2 red chili pepper seeds removed and finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated; 1 tsp brown sugar; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 ripe mangoes peeled and julienned; 1 small red onion thinly sliced; 1 cup cabbage shredded; 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped; 1 lime juiced; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Rich mackerel in a spicy marinade with zesty coleslaw.

Category Main Course

Prep 40 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Caribbean

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · August 17, 2025

A little about this dish

The taste of the sea meets the vivacity of Caribbean flavors in this unique dish. The star of the show is Mackerel, a rich fish known for its unique, bold flavor, and it's baked to perfection with a tangy, spicy marinade. This is paired with a light, refreshing mango and cilantro coleslaw for a play on textures and tastes that will have your taste buds dancing.

Ingredients (for 4)

Mackerel — 4 — gutted and halves
Red chili pepper — 2 — seeds removed and finely chopped
Garlic — 4 cloves — minced
Fresh ginger — 1 tbsp — grated
Brown sugar — 1 tsp
Olive oil — 4 tbsp
Ripe mangoes — 2 — peeled and julienned
Small red onion — 1 — thinly sliced
Cabbage — 1 cup — shredded
Fresh cilantro — 1 bunch — chopped
Lime — 1 — juiced
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡🔥🕓

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2 — 🌶️🥣🐟

Mix together chopped chili peppers, garlic, ginger, brown sugar and 2 tbsp olive oil to create the marinade. Coat your mackerel in the marinade, making sure to get plenty inside the fish as well. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3 — 🥭🥗🍋

Combine julienned mangoes, sliced red onion, shredded cabbage and cilantro to create your coleslaw. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, remaining olive oil, salt and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw, tossing to combine.
Step 4 — 🐟🍽🔥

Arrange marinated mackerel on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is fully cooked and the edges are golden brown; this should take about 15-20 minutes.
Step 5 — 🐟🥗🍽

Serve your spicy baked mackerel with a side of refreshing mango coleslaw and enjoy!

A final fox tip

To make this dish even more child-friendly, you can omit the chili peppers from the marinade and serve it with a mild sweet chili sauce on the side. For an added tropical touch, consider adding some toasted coconut flakes to the coleslaw.