Mackerel With Leeks Recipe

Summary

CuisineEuropeanCourseSide Dish
MethodBakedMain IngredientFish

Ingredients

 
3 leeks, white part only, thinly sliced or 3 white onions
 
4 tablespoons butter
 
1/2 cup fish broth
 
1/4 teaspoon salt
 
Dash of nutmeg
 
2 (I pound) mackerel
 
1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron

Directions

Cook the leeks in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes and drain.In a small, heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
Add the leeks and saute over low heat for several minutes without browning.
Add the broth, salt and nutmeg.
Place the mackerel in a buttered oven-proof dish and sprinkle with saffron.
Spoon the leek mixture over the fish and dot with the remaining butter.
Bake in a preheated 400° oven for 15 minutes.

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