RECIPES
Roast Mackerel with Watercress and Oregano Dressing
Full-flavoured fish, with fresh, peppery cress and sweet herbs.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tin(s) John West Mackerel Fillets in sunflower oil, drained (keep the oil)
- 4 tbs fresh breadcrumbs
- grated zest 1 lemon
- grated zest and juice 1 lime
- 100 g watercress
- 2 tbs freshly chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp capers, drained
- 1 tbs dried oregano (or 2tsp chopped fresh)
- salt and pepper
PREPERATION METHOD
Preheat your oven to 200C/gas mark 6.
Carefully arrange the mackerel fillets onto a baking sheet.
Mix a little of the drained oil with the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, chopped parsley and garlic, season lightly and cover the mackerel fillets – patting it down to make it stick.
Bake the mackerel for 7-8 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are beginning to brown.
Combine the capers, lime zest and juice and oregano, salt and pepper. Wash and dry the watercress and put it in a nice heap on your biggest serving platter.
Pop the hot crumbed mackerel fillets on top and drizzle with the dressing – serve straight away.
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