Grilled Mackerel & Watercress Salad with Orange & Chilli
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Grilled Mackerel & Watercress Salad with Orange & Chilli
Recipe by : Watercress , www . watercress . co . uk
Serves : 4 ( starter ) or 2 ( main meal ) Prep time : 20 minutes Cook time : 5 minutes
Ingredients :
• 4 mackerel fillets
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 oranges
• 1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tbsp good quality honey
• 85g watercress
• ½ a small red onion , finely sliced
Method :
1 . Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat .
2 . Zest half an orange and mix well with the coriander , black pepper and half the chopped chilli .
3 . Lightly score the skin of the mackerel fillets with a sharp knife being careful not to cut into the flesh . Press the spice mixture into the skin .
4 . Segment the oranges . Cut off the top and bottom , then cut away any peel and pith using a paring knife . Holding the peeled orange over a bowl , use the paring knife to cut each segment away from the centre . Put the segments to one side and squeeze the remaining orange to release any juice .
5 . Measure 2 tbsp of orange juice into a small bowl , then mix with the mustard , honey and remaining chopped chilli .
6 . Place the mackerel fillet skin side up on a grill tray . Grill for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through with crisp skin .
7 . While the fish is cooking , divide the watercress between four plates . Scatter with the orange segments and sliced red onion , drizzle with the orange dressing and top with the grilled mackerel . Serve immediately .
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