Sauteed Mackerel with a Fresh

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Mackerel fillets		2
Garlic		1 clove
Thyme		1/2 tsp
White wine		1 tbsp
Salt & pepper		a little
Flour		as required
Olive oil		1 tsp
Thyme for garnish (optional)		as required
Dressing:
Gherkins (chopped)		1 tbsp
Capers (chopped)		1 tbsp
Flat parsley (chopped)		1 tbsp
Olives (chopped)		2 tbsp
Tomato		1
Lemon juice		1 tbsp
Salt		1/2 tsp
Pepper		a little
Extra virgin olive oil		1 tbsp

Method

Cook

20min

Finely chop the gherkins, capers, parsley and olives.

Peel the tomato (boil then plunge into cold water) , deseed and chop into 1cm dice.

Marinate the mackerel in finely sliced garlic, thyme, white wine and salt & pepper for 30 minutes. Pat dry and lightly dredge with flour.

Put some oil in a frying pan on medium heat and fry the mackerel for 5 minutes on each side.

Mix together all the dressing ingredients and arrange nicely on a serving dish. Place the mackerel on top and garnish with the thyme.

Tips & Note

●Score the mackerel skin first before marinating to stop the fish curling up
●You can add garlic or finely chopped onions into the dressing ingredients
●If you garnish with wild rocket, for example, this will really feel like a Mediterranean dish!

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