Mackerel is rich in omega-3, which improves brain power - that's why this dish makes such a great lunch for growing kids.
Ingredients
- 4mackerel, gutted, heads removed, slashed a few timesOlive oil
- 1 large lemon, cut into wedges
For the dressing:
- 1tsp sea salt
- 2tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- 5tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 4tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 4tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Couscous and salad, to serve
- 6tbsp lemon-infused oil (see Sue's tip)
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Method
- For the dressing: Dissolve salt in 3tbsp boiling water. Cool. Put the pine nuts in a bowl with the shallot, garlic and herbs. Season with pepper, then stir in lemon oil and salty water.
- For the mackerel: Rub each mackerel with a little olive oil and season.
- Griddle for 3-4 mins each side. Cook one or two at a time and keep them warm on a tray in oven.
- Spoon dressing over the fish. Serve with couscous flavoured with lemon and parsley, the lemon wedges, and salad. (Not suitable for freezing).
Woman's Weekly cookery editor Sue McMahon says: No lemon-infused oil? Use olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice instead.
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