Smoked Mackerel Potato Salad Recipes

WARM NEW POTATO & SMOKED MACKEREL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
• While the potatoes are cooking, mix the crème fraîche in a large bowl with the horseradish cream and lemon juice. Season well with freshly ground black pepper (there's no need for salt because of the saltiness of the smoked mackerel).
• Drain the potatoes, halve and set aside to cool down for a few minutes. Tip into the crème fraîche mix and stir so it coats them and becomes quite runny. Now add the smoked mackerel and watercress and toss gently together. Pile on two plates and serve straight away (it's best while still warm).

SMOKED-MACKEREL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces and cover with cold water in a large pot. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and simmer over medium heat, partially covered, until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• While potatoes cook, whisk together vinegar, mustard, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
• Drain potatoes well and, while still hot, stir into dressing to coat, then stir in mackerel, scallions, and dill. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SMOKED MACKEREL WITH ORANGE, WATERCRESS & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the sherry or wine vinegar, mustard and oil with some seasoning. Boil the potatoes in salted water until easily pierced with a knife, about 10 mins. Toss in a bowl with threequarters of the dressing and onion slices, then leave to cool a little.
• Cut the peel and pith from the orange, then cut into thick slices. Toss the watercress into the salad, then divide between 2 plates and top with the oranges, fish and the remaining dressing.

SMOKED MACKEREL & HARISSA POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the crème fraîche, harissa and lemon juice, then season to taste. In a large bowl, toss together the potatoes, tomatoes and onion, then stir in the dressing to coat. Scatter with the flaked mackerel and rocket. Stir together before serving.

POTATO AND SMOKED MACKEREL SALAD WITH CREAMY MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium pan, cover with water and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. When cool enough, slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
• In a large bowl, combine potatoes, red onion and celery. By hand, shred mackerel into pieces no larger than a raspberry; there should be about 1 cup. Add to salad.
• Prepare mayonnaise: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, mustard, vinegar and large pinches of salt and grains of paradise. Beginning a drop at a time, whisk in oil. As it emulsifies, add oil a little faster, in a slow, steady stream. When mixture is thick, whisk in heavy cream.
• Fold 1/3 cup mayonnaise into potato mixture. There should be just enough mayonnaise to coat ingredients; add more if necessary. Cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour. Adjust seasonings before serving, adding more salt or vinegar as needed.