Grilled Mackerel with Beetroot and Raspberry Couscous

Mackerel is sustainable, widely available, surprisingly cheap and even more importantly is a good source of the healthy omega 3 fatty acids, mixed with the vitamin C, packed berries and lemon juice dressing in the salad, this makes a very healthy, easy to prepare supper.

Serves 4

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

4 mackerel, heads removed, cleaned, about 200 g (7 oz) each

Little salt and freshly ground black pepper

200 g (7 oz) couscous

150 g (5 oz) chilled cooked beetroot in natural juices, drained, diced

400 ml (14 fl oz) boiling water

Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 small red onion, finely chopped

150 g (5 oz) fresh raspberries

Small bunch fresh parsley or a mix of parsley and mint, roughly chopped

Lemon wedges, crusty bread or toasted pitas to serve, optional

METHOD:

Rinse the fish inside and out with cold water, drain well then slash the flesh on each side two or three times with a knife. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and place on a grill rack. Cook under a preheated grill for 10 minutes, turning once until the skin is golden and the fish flakes easily when pressed with a knife.

Meanwhile, add the couscous and beetroot to a bowl with a little salt and pepper. Pour over the boiling water and cover the bowl with a plate and leave to soak for five minutes.

Add the lemon rind and juice and oil to the couscous and fluff up with a fork, sprinkle over the onion and raspberries and toss together lightly. Spoon on to plates and top with the mackerel and sprinkle with the chopped herbs. Serve with lemon wedges and warm crusty bread or toasted pitas, if liked.

Recipe from www.seasonalberries.co.uk/recipes.

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