Simple pan-fried mackerel topped with mustard. Impress your family and friends with a quick French gourmet meal that's both healthy, tasty yet budget-friendly.
4largemackerel fish fillets (from 2 fish)prepared by your fishmonger, including skin
4tbspsDijon mustard
¼teaspoonfreshly milled pepper
olive oil and butter
1orange or lemon, juice only
Instructions
Lay out the fish fillets, skin side down on kitchen paper. Spoon over the mustard on each and spread evenly to coat. Top with a few turns of the peppermill.
Meanwhile, over medium-high heat, melt in a little butter with some olive oil then add the mackerel fillets, skin side down first. Press down with a spatula and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the skin is seared.
Carefully turn over the fillets and cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until cooked through but still soft and moist.
Finish off with a squeeze of orange and serve immediately.