Mackerel With Rhubarb Salsa Food

RHUBARB SALSA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium heat, and stir in the rhubarb; simmer for 2 minutes to blanch. Drain in a colander set in the sink, and let cool.
• Stir together the cooled rhubarb, apple, green onions, lime juice, honey, and jalapeno pepper until thoroughly combined.

MACKEREL WITH RHUBARB SALSA | ASDA GOOD LIVING

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Boil the potatoes for 5 minutes.
• Drain, put in a roasting tin and toss in 1 tbsp of the oil. Cook in the top of the oven for 40 minutes until cooked through and golden.
• Put the mackerel in a roasting tin in a single layer and brush with oil. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Drain off any juices.
• To make the salsa, add the rhubarb to a pan of boiling water, bring back to the boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Drain. Refresh in cold water.
• Add the orange zest, chilli and honey. Halve the cucumber lengthways, scoop out the seeds, and cut into small cubes. Add to the salsa with the onion and coriander.
• Serve with the mackerel, potatoes and sugar snaps.

MACKEREL AND RHUBARB SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice the fennel with a mandolin and put into a bowl. Pour the cider vinegar over it and top up with water until the fennel is just covered. Cover with plastic wrap and rest in the fridge for an hour.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Slice the rhubarb into 2-inch pieces and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the orange juice and all of the maple syrup over the rhubarb and mix. Season with black pepper and roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
• Drain the fennel and pat dry on a tea towel. Flake the mackerel fillets and place on a plate with the watercress, rhubarb, fennel and walnuts. Whisk the olive oil with 1 tablespoon of the orange juice and drizzle over the salad. Sprinkle with the orange zest and some black pepper, and serve.

PAN-FRIED MACKEREL WITH ORANGE SALSA

Steps:

• Rub the fillets on both sides with the paprika and a little salt, then set aside. Mix the orange segments with the shallot, olives, parsley and a good grinding of black pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the mackerel on both sides for 2-3 mins. Serve with the salsa and some new potatoes and green beans, if you like.