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Grilled Mackerel with Beetroot & Horseradish Cream
Rich oily mackerel with earthy roasted beetroot, peppery leaves, and a sharp horseradish cream.
Method
- 1Score mackerel skin; season; grill or pan-cook skin-side down 3–4 min; flip 1 min.
- 2Mix crème fraîche with horseradish and lemon juice.
- 3Dress watercress with vinegar and a little oil.
- 4Plate: watercress, beetroot, mackerel fillets; spoon horseradish cream alongside.
Why it might be useful today
A heart-aware idea that still feels like real food, not homework.
Mackerel is one of the richest natural sources of omega-3s available; combining it with beetroot and watercress makes a restaurant-quality meal from affordable ingredients.
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