There's something rather satisfying about the simplicity of this dish, and yet the flavour is just out of this world, use the freshest mackerel you can get your hands on, preferably ones caught that very morning
This recipe I'm going to share with you guys will serve 4 people, and is a great starter to any meal
SHOPPING LIST
8 fresh mackerel fillets with all the bones removed
200ml of olive oil
4 cloves of garlic peeled and thinly sliced
2 large banana shallots peeled and thinly sliced
1 small fennel bulb thinly sliced
2 carrots peeled and thinly sliced
4 bay leaves
2 good pinches of saffron
2 teaspoon of coriander seeds
2 teaspoon of fennel seeds
4 star anise
2 tablespoons of sugar
400ml white wine
200ml Orange juice
A good pinch of grated orange
100ml of white wine vinegar
A good handful of fresh chopped parsley and basil
METHOD
Firstly toast the fennel and coriander seeds until lightly browned
Now place all the ingredients (except for the mackerel and parsley and basil )into a saucepan and gently bring to the simmer, cook for 6-7 minutes
Season the mackerel fillets well and add them to the saucepan, remove the pan from the heat and allow the mackerel to poach for about 2-3 minutes
Now add the chopped parsley and basil
Leave to cool to room temperature and serve