Pan Fried Mackerel with Crushed Potatoes and Mustard Dressing
Crisp-skinned mackerel on buttery crushed potatoes with a sharp mustard and parsley dressing.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.71 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender. Add the green beans for the last 4 minutes. Drain well.
15 min - 2
Whisk the mustard, vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, sugar and parsley with a pinch of salt for the dressing.
- 3
Return the potatoes to the pan. Crush each one roughly with a fork and stir in the butter and half the dressing.
- 4
Pat the mackerel dry and season the skin. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan until hot.
- 5
Lay the fillets in skin side down. Press for 10 seconds, then cook for 3 minutes without moving them until the skin is crisp. Flip and cook for 1 minute.
4 min - 6
Serve the fish on the crushed potatoes and beans, spooning over the rest of the dressing.
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