Crisp Mackerel Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette
- 4 skin-on fresh Atlantic mackerel fillets (about 4 ounces each)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons whitewine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for broiler pan
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
- 1 to 2 bunches watercress, thick stems removed (4 cups)
- Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat source.
- Place mackerel in a nonreactive (glass or ceramic) baking dish.
- Pour lemon juice over fish, and let stand 10 minutes, turning once or twice.
- Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified.
- Whisk in tarragon and chives.
- Remove mackerel from lemon juice (discard juice), and pat dry with paper towels.
- Score skin a few times with a sharp knife.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and season with pepper.
- Lightly brush a broiler pan or rimmed baking sheet with oil.
- Arrange mackerel, skin side up, on pan.
- Broil until fish is cooked through and skin is crisp and browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Toss watercress with 1 tablespoon vin aigrette.
- Divide watercress among four plates; top each with a fish fillet, and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette, dividing evenly.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 338
- Saturated Fat: 5.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Cholesterol: 79.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.2g
- Protein: 22g
- Sodium: 405mg
- Fiber: .3g
skin, lemon, whitewine vinegar, shallot, wholegrain mustard, garlic, salt, extravirgin olive oil, tarragon, fresh chives, bunches
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crisp-mackerel-salad-with-grainy-mustard-vinaigrette-394141 (may not work)