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Pan-Fried Mackerel with Mustard

Simple pan-fried mackerel topped with mustard. Impress your family and friends with a quick French gourmet meal that's both healthy, tasty yet budget-friendly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 large mackerel fish fillets (from 2 fish) prepared by your fishmonger, including skin
  • 4 tbsps Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly milled pepper
  • olive oil and butter
  • 1 orange or lemon, juice only

Instructions

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  1. Lay out the fish fillets, skin side down on kitchen paper. Spoon over the mustard on each and spread evenly to coat. Top with a few turns of the peppermill.
  2. Meanwhile, over medium-high heat, melt in a little butter with some olive oil then add the mackerel fillets, skin side down first. Press down with a spatula and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the skin is seared.
  3. Carefully turn over the fillets and cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until cooked through but still soft and moist.
  4. Finish off with a squeeze of orange and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve with sautéed green beans with garlic, glazed carrots or oven-roasted asparagus. Also good with a creamy potato gratin such as Gratin Dauphinois.