Beer poached mackerel fillet

Serving size: 4
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins
Ingredients:

4 large fillets of mackerel
2 tablespoon of olive oil
2 pints of beer
1 head of Savoy cabbage finely sliced
2 large shallots finely chopped
1 bunch of fresh thyme
100gms of butter
1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients for the rice:
100g long grain rice
75g sundried tomato in olive oil
1 tablespoon of ground almond
1 teaspoon of chopped fresh flat leaf parsley


Beer poached mackerel fillet with smoked paprika Savoy cabbage and sundried tomato steamed rice

Method:
Place the rice in salted water and gently boil for 10 minutes. Drain the excess water and set aside.

Put the sundried tomato with its oil, almond and parsley in a blender and blend to puree-like consistency.

Add to the rice and mix well.

Clean and fillet the fish, and bring the beer to boil with the fresh thyme.

In a separate pan melt the butter, add the chopped shallots and cook for 2 minutes. When ready add the finely sliced and washed cabbage and cook for 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and smoked paprika. Set aside.

Poach the fish fillets in the boiling beer for 2-3 minutes depending on size. Drain and warm a non-stick pan, and cook the mackerels with a little olive oil, skin side first, for 1 minute.



Never miss a copy!

Big savings when you take out a subscription.

May ISSUE OUT NOW!Out now and available in 450 good quality outlets throughout Lincolnshire, including Local Co-op village stores. LIKE and SHARE to spread the word!Packed full of features including:• On the ball - Ollie Chessum• Tales from the tower - Megan Clawson• Concert for a cause - St Peter and St Paul, Old Bolingbroke• Life visits: Louth, Woodhall Spa and Boston• Education supplement - The best options for your child• West Lindsey Churches Festival - Special weekend events• Lincolnshire Aviation - Heritage Centre Step back in timeAnd lots more.Download today at www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/product/lincolnshire-life-may-2024-digital-copy-copy/ ... See MoreSee Less