Mackerel, with warm potato salad and a saffron vinaigrette

Beautiful mackerel, jersey royals and a fresh crisp cos lettuce.  Magic.  Added an extremely tasty warm vinaigrette with saffron and fresh herbs.  The second best mackerel I have ever had - the best being mackerel I had caught myself and barbequed on the beach!

All of this gorgeous produce available on Todmorden market (except the wine).




Jersey Royal potatoes
White wine
Saffron
Sherry vinegar
Oregano
Chives
Wholegrain mustard
Olive oil
Black pepper
Lettuce

1.  Scrub the potatoes, and boil until done.
2.  Soak the saffron in white wine, heat gently in a small saucepan.
3.  Add a splash of sherry vinegar and a splash of water, reduce briefly.
4.  Take off the heat and whisk in herbs, mustard and oil.
5.  When the potatoes are nearly done pan fry, or grill, the mackerel - whichever needs to be hot - for a couple of minutes each side.
6.  Lightly crush the potatoes and stir in a couple of tablespoons of the vinaigrette.  Do this while the potatoes are still warm, as they will suck up more of the flavours.  The potatoes can be eaten hot, warm or cold.
7.  Serve the fish drizzled with the vinaigrette, which can also be used to dress the salad leaves.

It was FABULOUS.