Mackerel With Mustard Sauce Recipe

Name: Mackerel With Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 mackerel cleaned and filleted; 1 onion finely chopped; 2 thyme sprg; 1 bay leaf; 1 parsley sprg; 5/8 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons mustard coarse grained; 2 13/16 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 chopped parsley little, or chervil; 1 salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Season the mackerel fillets with salt and pepper.
2
In a lightly greased dish, make a bed of onion with the thyme, bay leaf and parsley.
3
Lay the fillets on top of the onions and herbs (skin side up) and pour wine over the filet.
4
Bake uncovered at 240C/475F/Gas Mark 9 for 7-10 minutes until filets are barely cooked through.
5
Carefully transfer the filets to a warm serving dish and keep warm.
6
Strain the cooking juice into a pan (discard the herbs, reserve onions) and boil hard for a few minutes to concentrate the flavours and reduce slightly.
7
Add the mustard and butter whisk until the butter melts then simmer for 3 minutes.
8
Arrange onions around the fish filets. Spoon over the fish sprinkle with parsley or chervil and serve immediately.

162

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 mackerel cleaned and filleted, 1 onion finely chopped, 2 thyme sprg, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Mackerel With Mustard Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mackerel With Mustard Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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