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Tinned Fish Board with Toast, Pickles, Fennel and Red Cabbage Slaw
Introduction from Emily Scott
I love a tinned fish board almost as much as I love a cheese board. In fact, both are a good way of feeding a crowd and unexpected guests. So, a perfect storm of some of my favourite ingredients comes together. Perfectly preserved seafood in a tin is really something to be celebrated and to be enjoyed whatever the season. I recommend a tin per person and a choice of maybe three or four varieties – that way, there is plenty to hand around. I have chosen sardines, mackerel and mussels for this board. Of course, you can make it your own with different tinned varieties. Packed in olive oil is, in my opinion, the best, as the seafood will be full of flavour and ready to go. Anything pickled or in brine usually just needs an extra drizzle of olive oil or squeeze of lemon. Escabeche (preserved in a sauce with a kick) always pairs well with slices of feta cheese and extra green herbs.
Ingredients
Method
In a large, wooden board, display the tins and jars, and pop them open.
Serve with toasted sourdough, unsalted butter, radishes, extra olive oil and lemon wedges. I love using my Fennel and Red Cabbage Slaw (see below) for layering on the toast, too. A cheeky Martini is the perfect accompaniment.
For the Fennel and Red Cabbage Slaw: Mix the fennel, onion, apple and cabbage in a bowl with the lemon zest and juice. Stir in the crème fraîche and yoghurt, then taste and season with salt and pepper.
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