Grilled Mackerel With Harissa & Coriander Couscous

Oil-rich mackerel is full of omega-3 and is an environmentally aware way to enjoy fish

• Cooking Time Prep 20 mins
  Cook 15 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Serves 4

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  502

• Protein

  31g

• Carbs

  21g

• Fat

  33g

• Saturates

  6g

• Fibre

  1g

• Sugar

  3g

• Salt

  0.65g

Ingredients

• 4 small whole mackerel, gutted and filleted
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• grated zest and juice 1 lime, plus wedges to serve
• 1 bunch spring onions, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp harissa paste (more depending on taste)
• 140g couscous
• 500ml hot vegetable stock
• 3 tbsp chopped coriander, plus sprigs to serve

Directions

1. Brush each fillet 2-3 times with a little of the olive oil and rub with the lime zest. Season and sprinkle with half the lime juice then marinate for 5 mins.
2. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large pan. Add half the onions and harissa, and stir over a medium heat for 2-3 mins. Stir in the couscous and toss to coat with the harissa. Add the hot stock, cover and remove from the heat. Stand for 5 mins, fluff with a fork and stir in the remaining spring onions, coriander, lime juice and some seasoning. Heat the grill.
3. Grill the mackerel for 3-4 mins on each side or until the flesh is opaque. Divide the couscous between 4 plates and slide a fillet on top. Serve with lime wedges.

Categories: Barbecue, Fish