Mackerel Pasty with Watercress

Delicious mackerel and sausage pasties served with a fresh cucumber salad and watercress, perfect for a summery lunch.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1113.1 kcals 4452.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 41.4 grams 165.6 grams
Fat 90.3 grams 361.2 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
500
g
Puff Pastry
all-butter
1
pinch
Sugar
null
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range, beaten
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Juice
a squeeze
Meat
4
piece
Pork Sausages
good-quality, filling squeezed out, skins discarded
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
for seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, for seasoning
1
bunch
Tarragon
fresh, chopped
1
bunch
Flat leaf Parsley
fresh, chopped
0.5
tsp
Salt
null
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Seafood
4
piece
Mackerel
medium, butterflied, pin bones removed
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Cucumber
peeled, halved lengthways, seeds removed, sliced
2
bunch

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Season the mackerel with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Mix the sausage meat, chopped tarragon, and half of the parsley in a bowl.
  • Spread the sausage mixture over the fish, fold them in half, and chill.
  • Roll the puff pastry out to a 5mm thickness and cut into four pieces.
  • Wrap each mackerel in pastry with the tail poking out and crimp the edges.
  • Brush with egg yolk and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Combine the cucumber, sugar, vinegar, and salt, then stir in the remaining parsley.
  • Toss the watercress with olive oil and lemon juice to serve with the pasties.