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Grilled mackerel with herb yogurt and pearl barley

Name: Grilled mackerel with herb yogurt and pearl barley
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: Apple-converted-space 350g pearl barley (see tips); Small handful each fresh coriander and mint, chopped; 4 whole fresh mackerel, butterflied (ask your fishmonger), or 8 fresh mackerel fillets; 200g fine green beans; 2 tsp nigella seeds; 350g natural yogurt; Finely grated zest and juice ½ lemon, plus wedges to serveApple-converted-space; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oilApple-converted-space; ½ cucumber, cut into finger-size slices; ½ bunch spring onions, slicedApple-converted-space

By: Delicious. food team

Published: 2 Oct 19
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Grilled mackerel with herb yogurt and pearl barley

Great-tasting and fuss-free, this grilled mackerel with herby yogurt and pearl barley makes a delicious midweek meal. It’ll give you an omega-3 boost, too.

Not quite what you’re looking for? How about grilled mackerel with green bean, olive and tomato pesto salad?

Easy
September 2019

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Hands-on. time 30 min, simmering time 40-50 min

Great-tasting and fuss-free, this grilled mackerel with herby yogurt and pearl barley makes a delicious midweek meal. It’ll give you an omega-3 boost, too.

Not quite what you’re looking for? How about grilled mackerel with green bean, olive and tomato pesto salad?

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 830kcals
Fat: 38.7g (9.9g saturates)
Protein: 44g
Carbohydrates: 75.3g (5g sugars)
Fibre: 2.3g
Salt: 0.7g

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Ingredients

350g pearl barley (see tips)
Small handful each fresh coriander and mint, chopped
4 whole fresh mackerel, butterflied (ask your fishmonger), or 8 fresh mackerel fillets
200g fine green beans
2 tsp nigella seeds
350g natural yogurt
Finely grated zest and juice ½ lemon, plus wedges to serve
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ cucumber, cut into finger-size slices
½ bunch spring onions, sliced

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Method

Cook the pearl barley in lightly salted boiling water according to the pack instructions (40-50 minutes, or see tip), then drain and set aside to cool slightly. Season well, then toss with half the herbs.
Meanwhile, heat the grill to medium-high. Grill the mackerel skin-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until the skin is crisp and the flesh is opaque.
Cook the fine beans in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to refresh.

In a bowl, mix together the nigella seeds, yogurt, remaining herbs, lemon zest and juice and most of the olive oil.
Divide the cooked barley among 4 plates, top with the mackerel, green beans, cucumber and spring onions. Squeeze over the lemon wedges, then serve with the yogurt dressing on the side (see tips).

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Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 830kcals
Fat: 38.7g (9.9g saturates)
Protein: 44g
Carbohydrates: 75.3g (5g sugars)
Fibre: 2.3g
Salt: 0.7g

delicious. tips

Speed up this recipe by using two 250g pouches of ready-to-eat mixed grains instead.

You’ll have yogurt dressing left over. Cover and keep chilled for up to 3 days.