Mackerel with Rhubarb Chutney and Orange and Chicory Salad

Rich oily mackerel fillets served with tangy homemade rhubarb chutney and a fresh citrus chicory salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 592.1 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 48.1 grams 96.2 grams
Fat 31.4 grams 62.8 grams
Protein 29.2 grams 58.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
75
ml
Cider Vinegar
approx 5 tbsp
Fruits
25
g
1
piece
Orange
juice only
1
piece
Orange
segmented
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Rosemary
few fresh sprigs
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
1
tbsp
Dill
freshly chopped
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Rapeseed Oil
for cooking
1
tbsp
Rapeseed Oil
for dressing
Seafood
2
piece
Mackerel
gutted, filleted and pin boned
Vegetables
2
cm
Root Ginger
peeled and finely chopped
1
piece
Shallot
peeled and finely chopped
3
stick
Rhubarb
for chutney
2
head
Chicory
separated into leaves
100
g
1
handful
1
stick
Rhubarb
sliced into ribbons for garnish

Steps

  • Melt sugar in a heavy-based pan until it forms a golden-brown caramel.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in sultanas, rosemary, ginger, shallot, and rhubarb.
  • Add cider vinegar and orange juice then boil gently for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Season chutney with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
  • Combine orange segments, chicory, pea shoots, celery tops, and dill in a bowl.
  • Dress the salad with rapeseed oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place mackerel fillets skin-side up on an oven tray and brush with oil.
  • Use a blow torch or hot grill to cook both sides of the fish evenly.
  • Serve fish with a spoonful of chutney and the prepared salad.
  • Garnish the final plate with ribbons of raw rhubarb.