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Steamed mackerel with poached leeks in red wine

James Tanner

by James Tanner
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1
Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

1 mackerel, cut into fillets
½ lemon, cut into slices
salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the leeks
150ml/5fl oz red wine
150g/5¼oz leeks, sliced

Method

1. Bring a pan of water to the simmer and place a bamboo steamer on top.
2. Arrange the lemon slices in the steamer and place the mackerel fillets inside. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Steam for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked.
3. For the leeks, heat the red wine in a pan. Add the leeks. Poach for 4-5 minutes, until tender.
4. To serve, place the mackerel fillets on a serving plate and spoon the poached leeks alongside.