Ingredients

2 whole mackerel filleted, pin boned and cleaned
2 oysters
50 ml soy sauce
25ml water
Juice of 1 lemon
1 head of celeriac
1 head of fennel
1 lime
1 lemon
Dill
Dill pollen

Method

Cut the mackerel into desired shape, blend the oyster with the soy , water and lemon juice. Pour over the mackerel and allow to marinade for 1 hour. Drain and pat dry
Finely cut the celeriac and fennel into matchstick fine pieces and mix with the zest and juice of the lemon and lime and a pinch of salt, allow to rest for 15 minutes .
To serve place mackerel on the plate, chop the dill and mix through the celeriac and fennel, add the pollen . place some next to the mackerel and serve.

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