Escartefigue-style mackerel and fennel casserole
All ingredients
1 tin of 80 g la belle-iloise Escartefigue-style flaked Mackerel
1/2 fennel bulb (approx. 200 g)
4 pinches salt
Bake in a hot oven for 20 minutes at 200 °C (gas mark 6).
Let's get started
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Step 1Cut the fennel in half and then into thin strips (using a mandolin)
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Step 2In a bowl, toss the fennel with the salt and pepper
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Step 3Mix in the tin of Escartefigue-style flaked mackerel
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Step 4Divide the mixture between two mini casseroles and put the lids on (the volume decreases by half during cooking)
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Step 5Bake in a hot oven for 20 minutes at 200 °C (gas mark 6)
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Step 6Leave to stand 5 minutes before serving
Sprinkle a few fennel seeds on top before cooking and add a spoonful of ricotta (25 g) or thick cream for a richer texture.
You can cook the casseroles in advance and then reheat them in the oven or in the microwave, the fennel will be softer.