This is the kind of nibble we like before dinner. Really tasty but light so it won’t spoil your appetite. Radicchio and/or chicory leaves are preferable but if you can’t find these you can substitute Little Gem lettuce – as we did.
Wine Suggestion: Your choice of bubbles, whether it’s Prosecco, Cremant, Cava or Champagne
Smoked Mackerel Loaded Leaves – serves 4-8
- 200g smoked mackerel fillets, skin removed and flaked
- 4 tbsp crème fraîche
- juice and zest of ½ lemon
- small bunch of chives, snipped
- small handful of dill, chopped
- 1 small radicchio, separated into leaves
- 1-2 chicory heads separated into leaves
Gently mix the mackerel with the crème fraîche, lemon juice, half the herbs and some pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
Spoon generous amounts of the mackerel mixture into each leaf and arrange on a plates or a platter. Sprinkle over the remaining herbs and the lemon zest.
(Original recipe from BBC Good Food)
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