| GRILLED MISO-RUBBED MACKEREL PAIRED WITH [YELLOW TAIL] SAUVIGNON BLANC:
I’ve had the pleasure of developing a recipe designed to pair beautifully with the zingy passionfruit & grapefruit flavours found in [yellow tail] Sauvignon Blanc; these aim to bring happiness to the dinner table and I hope pairing it with my umami-packed recipe will do so too! For me, this is light and deliciously comforting all at the same time – perfect for date night, or dinner with friends ? ——
INGREDIENTS
(serves 2-3)
2-3 smoked mackerel fillets
300g basmati & wild rice
300g green beans
2 tbsp miso paste
2 tsp light soy sauce (plus extra for seasoning)
2 spring onions, sliced into rounds
1 tbsp black/white sesame seeds (plus extra for serving)
1 tbsp sesame oil (plus extra for serving)
10-15 peppercorns (coarsely ground)
15g coriander, roughly chopped (plus extra for serving)
Pinch sea salt
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METHOD
1 – Mix the miso paste + soy sauce together until blended
2 – Lightly score the flesh of each smoked mackerel fillet, before spreading the miso-soy paste generously over the fleshy side of each fillet
3 – Carefully work the paste into the mackerel, then liberally press in the coarsely ground black peppercorns. Add a few extra dashes of soy sauce over the top & a finely sliced spring onion. Cover with cling film for 30mins to lightly marinade
4 – After about 15mins, cook rice according to packet instructions (this should take about 20mins), turn off the heat & keep the lid on to steam/stay warm
5 – Place the miso-coated mackerel fillets under the grill, fleshy side up & grill for about 8-10mins, until the paste is bubbling and deep in colour
6 – Meanwhile, place the green beans in a frying pan & cover with boiling water. Cook to al dente (about 5mins). Drain & return to the pan with the heat off. Toss in half the sesame oil & the sesame seeds
7 – To serve, fluff up the rice & stir through the coriander. Season to taste with either a pinch of sea salt or soy sauce & the rest of the sesame oil. Enjoy with a crisp glass of [yellow tail] Sauvignon Blanc
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~real.foodie for yellowtailuk
