RECIPES

Roast Mackerel with Watercress and Oregano Dressing
SERVES 12345
RATING 12345
TIME 30-mins

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.