GRILLED MACKEREL WITH HARISSA & CORIANDER COUSCOUS

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Grilled mackerel with harissa & coriander couscous image

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

Provided by CJ Jackson

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.65 milligram of sodium

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