Crisp Mackerel Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Crisp Mackerel Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat source.
2
Place mackerel in a nonreactive (glass or ceramic) baking dish.
3
Pour lemon juice over fish, and let stand 10 minutes, turning once or twice.
4
Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
5
Let stand 10 minutes.
6
Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified.
7
Whisk in tarragon and chives.
8
Remove mackerel from lemon juice (discard juice), and pat dry with paper towels.
9
Score skin a few times with a sharp knife.
10
Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and season with pepper.
11
Lightly brush a broiler pan or rimmed baking sheet with oil.
12
Arrange mackerel, skin side up, on pan.
13
Broil until fish is cooked through and skin is crisp and browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
14
Toss watercress with 1 tablespoon vin aigrette.
15
Divide watercress among four plates; top each with a fish fillet, and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette, dividing evenly.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 338
18
Saturated Fat: 5.2g
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Unsaturated Fat: 19g
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Cholesterol: 79.4mg
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Carbohydrates: 2.2g
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Protein: 22g
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Sodium: 405mg
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Fiber: .3g

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skin-on fresh Atlantic mackerel fillets (about 4 ounces each), Juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons whitewine vinegar, 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot, and more.

Yes, Crisp Mackerel Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crisp Mackerel Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

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