Recipes
Blaff2 lemons
1 1/2 pounds fresh mackerel fillet, in 4 pieces .
1 small bunch fresh thyme, sprigs broken into small pieces
2 onions, finely chopped
4 sprigs parsley, broken into small pieces
2 cloves.garlic, coarsely chopped
2 Scotch bonnet chilies,
1 bunch chives, finely chopped
1 bouquet garni
Salt and fresh pepper
2 tablespoons aromatic olive oil
(olive oil flavored with herbs)
cut one of the lemons in half and rub the cut halves over the fish to clean it. Cut the second lemon in half and reserve half for a garnish. Place the fish in a bowl. Marinate by adding the juice from the send half, and half the thyme, 1 onion, half the parsley, half the garlic and half the chives. Cover and allow to stand in a cool place for 3 to 3 hours.
In a large stockpot. bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add bouquet garni, the remaining thyme, onion, parsley, garlic, chili and chives, and a little salt and freshly ground pepper. Allow to boil vigorously for about 5 minutes. Take care to remove the chili.
Carefully add the marinate (not the fish), return to a boil and boil for 5 to 10 minutes, so the flavors of the herbs can infuse the water. Add the fish (and listen for the sound of "blaffing") Lower the heat and simmer for a further 10 minutes or until the fish is tender and cooked.
To serve, place a piece of fish in each warmed soup bowl, ladle out some of the broth and spoon it over the fish. Drizzle a little oil and lemon juice over each dish and serve hot.
serves 4
