Apricot and Honey Suffed Mackerel

Serves 4

Description/Notes:

An irresistible combination of apricots and honey, wine and cream make this an unforgettable meal

Ingredients:

4 small mackerel, cleaned and boned

2 oz. (50g) dried apricots

2 tablespoons of clear honey

2 oz. (50g) fresh white breadcrumbs

quarter pint (150ml) dry white wine

2 oz. (50g) butter

2 tablespoons of cream

1 level tablespoon of chopped parsley

salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions:

Pre-heat the oven to 375F, Gas Mark 5, 190C
Chop the apricots and mix with breadcrumbs and tarragon
Stir in the honey and season to taste with salt and pepper
Remove the heads off mackerel and fill the cavity of the fish with the prepared apricot mixture
Butter a large ovenproof dish and arrange the mackerel in it
Pour over the wine, dot with the remaining butter and cover with foil
Bake in the pre-heated oven for about 35 minutes or until tender
Remove the foil and stir the cream into the juices
Garnish with the parsley and serve immediately