Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Mackeral with morrocan dressing








  • 1tsp sea salt
  • 2tbsp toasted pine nuts
  • 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 5tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 4tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 4tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Couscous and salad, to serve
  • 6tbsp lemon-infused oil (see Sue's tip)
  1. For the dressing: Dissolve salt in 3tbsp boiling water. Cool. Put the pine nuts in a bowl with the shallot, garlic and herbs. Season with pepper, then stir in lemon oil and salty water.
  2. For the mackerel: Rub each mackerel with a little olive oil and season.
  3. Griddle for 3-4 mins each side. Cook one or two at a time and keep them warm on a tray in oven.
  4. Spoon dressing over the fish. Serve with couscous flavoured with lemon and parsley, the lemon wedges, and salad. (Not suitable for freezing).

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