Mackerel With Rhubarb Chutney And Orange And Chicory Salad

Mackerel With Rhubarb Chutney And Orange And Chicory Salad
  • Author: James Martin

This recipe brings together the bold flavors of caramelized sultanas, fresh rosemary, and zesty orange in a delectable chutney that pairs perfectly with tender mackerel fillets. The vibrant salad of orange segments, chicory, and pea shoots adds a crisp and refreshing contrast, enhancing the overall dining experience. With a tantalizing combination of sweet and savory elements, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 75g/2⅔oz caster sugar
  • 25g/1oz sultanas
  • few sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2cm/¾in piece root ginger
  • 1 shallot
  • 3 sticks rhubarb
  • 5 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 orange, juice only
  • and saltblack pepper
  • 2 whole mackerel
  • , for cooking rapeseed oil
  • 1 orange
  • 2 heads chicory
  • 100g/3½oz pea shoots
  • small handful celery
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • , for dressing rapeseed oil
  • and saltblack pepper
  • 1 stick rhubarb

Instructions

  • For the chutney, in a heavy-based pan melt the sugar until a golden-brown caramel forms. Remove from the heat and stir in the sultanas, rosemary sprigs, ginger, shallot and rhubarb.
  • Stir in the cider vinegar and orange juice. Bring back to the boil and cook gently for 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
  • To make the salad, mix together the orange segments, chicory leaves, pea shoots, celery tops and dill. Dress with rapeseed oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • For the mackerel, place the mackerel fillets skin-side up on an oven tray. Brush with rapeseed oil and use a blow torch to cook evenly. Turn over and repeat on the other side (alternatively place the fillets under a hot grill). Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve a spoonful of chutney with the cooked mackerel fillets and salad. Garnish with ribbons of rhubarb.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 2