Grilled Mackerel with Lemon Herb Quinoa

This delightful dish features succulent grilled mackerel, perfectly paired with a zesty lemon herb quinoa. A healthy and satisfying meal that's quick to prepare, perfect for a nutritious dinner.

Main Dish
easy 30 min 450 cal
Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain. 2. In a small pot, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. 3. Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. 4. Brush the mackerel fillet with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 5. Grill the mackerel for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. 6. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. 7. Serve the grilled mackerel on a bed of lemon herb quinoa, garnished with lemon wedges.

Ingredients

1 mackerel fillet 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges for serving

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