Smoked mackerel with blood orange and fennel recipe

Name: Smoked mackerel with blood orange and fennel recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 fillets of mackerel; 2 blood oranges; 1 fennel bulb; 1 pomegranate; 2 red chicory; 1 lemon; 50 ml (1.8fl oz) olive oil; 6 pomegranates; 1 lemon; 50 ml (1.8fl oz) olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Place some oak chips or tea leaves in the bottom of a steamer and place on the heat.
2
Wait until it is smoking and then place the mackerel fillets on an oiled tray in the steamer.
3
Cover and take off the heat.
4
Leave for 3-4 minutes.
5
To make the salad, segment the oranges into a bowl, finely slice the fennel and chicory and add to the oranges.
6
Halve the pomegranate and gently tap the pomegranate with a rolling pin over the bowl.
7
Add lemon juice, olive oil and season to taste.
8
To make the vinaigrette, put the pomegranate seeds in a blender and pulse, strain into a saucepan and reduce for 5min until syrupy, add lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
9
To serve, lightly pan fry the smoked mackerel fillets skin side up for 1 minute.
10
Serve on top of the salad with a drizzle of the vinaigrette.

259

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 fillets of mackerel, 2 blood oranges, 1 fennel bulb, 1 pomegranate, and more.

Yes, Smoked mackerel with blood orange and fennel recipe 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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