Movie night (The Wicker Man) and a Kipper with Green Peppercorn Sauce and Fried Courgettes

Directions

1. 1

   Finely chop 2 shallots, salt, and fry gently in a 50/50 mix of oil and butter until soft.

2. 2

   Add a tsp of crushed green peppercorns and cook for a few minutes.

3. 3

   Add a generous splash of unpeated whisky and hurl a little Dijon mustard in as well.

4. 4

   Turn the heat down and cook for a minute - stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Lob two tablespoons of crème fraîche into the mix and a knob of butter.

6. 6

   Fill a jug with boiling water and immerse the kipper for about 6 minutes.

7. 7

   Shake off excess water and it’s hot to trot.

8. 8

   Hot pan with butter, sliced courgettes dredged in flour, fry until golden - simple.

9. 9

   Drizzle with lemon juice to finish.