A serving of culinary sheebeen chic

This week’s recipes come from Anthony Printer of Cronin’s Sheebeen in Westport, Co Mayo (croninssheebeen.com), which was named best gastropub in Connacht at last year’s Irish Restaurant Awards. On February 6, Anthony will host the first in a series of cookery demos, just in time for Valentine’s Day

Silver Rossaveal hake with Killary Harbour mussels, pickled fennel and roast chicken butter
Anthony Printer of Cronin’s Sheebeen in Westport, Co Mayo

Silver Rossaveal hake with Killary Harbour mussels, pickled fennel and roast chicken butter

Ingredients, serves four

800g fresh Atlantic hake; ask your fishmonger to cut it into 200g fillets for you

Salt; I use Achill Island sea salt

80g shelled mussels

120g pickled fennel

300ml chicken stock

50g spring onions, chopped

15g tarragon, chopped

80g cold butter, diced

A fresh lemon for juice (optional)

Method

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