Grilled Mackerel with Lemon Herb Quinoa

This dish features succulent grilled mackerel paired with a refreshing lemon herb quinoa, making it a healthy and delicious main course. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch, it's packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
2. In a small pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. While the quinoa cooks, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
4. Brush the mackerel fillet with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
5. Grill the mackerel for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky.
6. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
7. Serve the grilled mackerel over the lemon herb quinoa, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

• 1 mackerel fillet
• 1/4 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• Salt and pepper to taste