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Produce => Recipes => Topic started by: gazza1960 on May 15, 2015, 16:14:48
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Its nearly upon us again when the Mackerel arrive,so it would be rude not to
enjoy a couple of fillets for a Top Lunchtime snack..!!!!
This is a Hot & Crunchy Cool mixture that hits the spot !!!!!!!!!!!
INGREDIENTS
SPICED MACKEREL
2 x Mackerel fillets pin boned and 3 slashes cut into the skinside.
100g/4oz butter, softened to room temperature
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp golden caster sugar
½ tsp English mustard
few drops Tabasco
2 tsp red wine vinegar
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Mix all the Spice ingredients together and set aside.
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Rub the Spiced Butter Mixture over both sides of the Mackerel Fillets
rubbing into the cuts then season.
HORSERADISH POTATOES
1 LB new potatoes,Steamed in their skins and cooled
2 tbsp olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 shallots, finely sliced
2 tbsp soured cream
2 tbsp creamed horseradish(or to taste)
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
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Once New potatoes are steamed and cooled,cut them into quarters
season and fry in a spray of hot oil till Golden Brown and crispy.
set aside to cool ...........
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Now add the other Horseradish ingredients to the spuds and blend together.
TARTARE SLAW
100g White Cabbage shredded fine
1/2 Red Onion Chopped Fine
4 Tbsp Mayonnaise
3 Cornichons ( or Gherkins) chopped small
1 Tbsp Capers drained and chopped fine
1/2 Tsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp White wine vinegar
handful chopped parsley
salt & pepper to taste
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Lastly,add all the Slaw Ingredients in a bowl and fridge to cool.
Heat a grill to its hottest and cook the mackerel fillets 4/5 mins each side
or until cooked through.
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These 3 components are all separate and can be enjoyed on their own
or with other things but seem to come together well.
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Anyway,plate up your Crispy Potatoes and Crunchy cooled slaw and Top with the Hot Grilled Mackerel fillets.
""Spiced Mackeral with Horseradish Potatoes & Tartare Slaw""
Enjoy
Gazza