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Steamed mackerel with poached leeks in red wine

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 1
by James Tanner

From Ready Steady Cook

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.

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

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