Seafood and fishy savouries

This week, Donegal chef Brian McDermott shares three healthy and delicious fish and seafood recipes from his new book, Traditional Irish Cooking for Today. It‘s published by O’Brien Press and is out now

Crispy mackerel on toast
Donegal chef Brian McDermott

Crispy mackerel on toast

The lime juice and rocket pesto really brings out that summery feel of fresh-caught Irish mackerel. It will keep for three weeks in a sealed container in the fridge, and tastes great with pork, chicken, salads and pasta.

Ingredients, serves four

For the pesto

A good handful of rocket

3 tbsp rapeseed oil

2 cloves of garlic

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Freshly ground black pepper

50g ...