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Grilled Mackerel with Beet & Horseradish Cream

Mackerel is one of the richest natural sources of omega-3s available; combining it with beet and watercress makes a restaurant-quality meal from affordable ingredients.

10 min prep · 15 min cook · 25 min in total · serves 2

What you need

  • 4 mackerel fillets
  • 4 small beet, cooked and sliced
  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche
  • 1 tsp horseradish sauce
  • Handful watercress or arugula
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper

What to do

  1. 1Score mackerel skin; season; grill or pan-cook skin-side down 3–4 min; flip 1 min.
  2. 2Mix crème fraîche with horseradish and lemon juice.
  3. 3Dress watercress with vinegar and a little oil.
  4. 4Plate: watercress, beet, mackerel fillets; spoon horseradish cream alongside.

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