Best 6 Mackerel With Cauliflower Couscous And Tahini Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious way to cook mackerel? Try it with cauliflower couscous and tahini! This dish is a flavorful combination of tender fish, fluffy cauliflower couscous, and creamy tahini sauce. The mackerel provides a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, while the cauliflower couscous adds a hearty and low-carb base. The tahini sauce adds a nutty and tangy flavor that brings the dish together.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MACKEREL WITH CAULIFLOWER "COUSCOUS" AND TAHINI



Mackerel with Cauliflower

Use one 2-pound mackerel if you can't find smaller ones, or substitute arctic char or trout.

Provided by Sara Kramer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small head cauliflower, cored, cut into large florets
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon nigella seeds
2 whole small Spanish mackerel (about 1 pound each), cleaned
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
1 bunch thyme
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
Nigella seeds are available at Indian markets or online. Tahini sauce Stir garlic, tahini, lemon juice, oil, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl; season with salt.

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over mediumhigh. Working in batches if needed, cook cauliflower, tossing occasionally, until florets are browned in spots but still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Reserve skillet.
  • Working in 2 batches, pulse cauliflower in a food processor until the size of rice grains. Transfer back to bowl, toss with lemon juice, and season with salt.
  • Cook pumpkin seeds and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in reserved skillet over medium heat, stirring, until seeds are golden brown, about 1 minute. Season with salt. Toss in a small bowl with sesame and nigella seeds.
  • Heat broiler. Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with oil; season all over with salt. Stuff cavity with lemon and thyme. Broil, turning once, until cooked through, 10-12 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Spoon cauliflower onto plates; drizzle with tahini sauce. Top with seed mixture and pomegranate seeds. Remove fillets from fish and place, skin side up, on top. Add cilantro and a sprinkle of salt.

TAHINI CAULIFLOWER



Tahini Cauliflower image

Recently I traveled to Israel and had a version of this cauliflower dish several times. I shortened the cooking time by sauteing the cauliflower instead of roasting it. You can throw some garlic cloves in at the same time and they get deliciously golden and soft. The sumac in the za'atar spice really brightens up the whole dish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup canola oil
5 cloves garlic, peeled and trimmed
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses or honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon za'atar spice
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cauliflower and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and golden in spots, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the tahini, yogurt, pomegranate molasses, cumin, cayenne, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
  • Transfer the cauliflower and garlic to a medium bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet and set over low heat.
  • Add the tahini mixture and 1/3 cup water to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until smooth and warm, about 3 minutes. Add the cauliflower and garlic and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter.
  • Combine the sesame seeds and za'atar in a small bowl. Top the cauliflower with the chopped parsley and sesame seed mixture.

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH COUSCOUS AND PARMESAN



Cauliflower Gratin with Couscous and Parmesan image

The rich, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce is a nice match for subtle cauliflower, and crisp bread crumbs add texture over the couscous.

Provided by Laka kuharica - Easy Cook

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ head green cabbage, torn into small pieces
4 thin slices pancetta
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
¼ cup couscous
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
½ tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup coarsely grated Swiss cheese
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a baking pan.
  • Cover the bottom of the prepared baking pan with cabbage. Arrange pancetta over the cabbage. Top with cauliflower and couscous.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Reduce heat to medium-low; whisk in milk. Cook until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Whisk in oregano and salt. Add Swiss cheese, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth. Pour sauce over the cauliflower in the baking pan. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until cauliflower is tender, about 20 minutes more. Tent with aluminum foil if top is browning too quickly. Transfer gratin to a wire rack; let cool, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 473.3 mg, Sugar 13 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI AND SRIRACHA



Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Sriracha image

Tahini and Sriracha are both delicious, and work surprisingly well together. This is a savory side dish or appetizer with a kick!

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 pinch ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
2 teaspoons water, or as needed
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a rimmed baking sheet inside to preheat for 5 minutes.
  • Toss cauliflower with oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread cauliflower carefully on the hot baking sheet. Set the bowl aside.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender and starting to brown, about 15 minutes. Stir and continue roasting until evenly browned, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, stir tahini and Sriracha sauce together in the bowl. Thin with a little water. Add hot cauliflower and stir gently to coat.
  • Plate cauliflower and garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 482.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

MACKEREL WITH WARM CAULIFLOWER & CAPER SALAD



Mackerel with warm cauliflower & caper salad image

This warm, herby salad makes a refreshing change from the usual veg

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

300g cauliflower, cut into florets
1 lemon
4 capers, rinsed
½ small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
½ small bunch mint, chopped
2tsp olive oil
1 small garlic clove, crushed
2 large or 4 small mackerel fillets

Steps:

  • Heat the grill and bring a pan of water to the boil. Drop the cauliflower into the water, then cook for 4-5 mins until just tender. Zest and juice half the lemon, then mix with the capers, parsley, mint, olive oil and garlic in a salad bowl. When the cauliflower is cooked, drain, then stir into the herby dressing with some seasoning while still hot.
  • Put the mackerel on a baking tray, zest the remaining lemon half over it, season, then grill for a couple of mins on each side. Cut the lemon into wedges. Serve alongside the mackerel and cauliflower salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.86 milligram of sodium

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI YOGURT RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini Yogurt Recipe by Tasty image

This dish will make roasted cauliflower your new favorite veggie. It is great for groups and will be the easiest dish on the table. The tahini yogurt is also a great dip for all veggie snacks, so you can always enjoy it on it's own!

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Sides

Time 37m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large heads cauliflower
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt,
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon za'atar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup full-fat greek yogurt
3 tablespoons tahini
1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, good-quality
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup fresh mint leaf, torn if large
½ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Remove the large, tough outer leaves from cauliflower, and reserve any smaller, tender leaves. Cut cauliflower into medium florets.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, salt, pepper, za'atar, and cumin. Spread in an even layer on 2 baking sheets, making sure the florets have some space between them.
  • Roast the cauliflower for 18-22 minutes, until crisp, tender, and browned in spots. Set aside.
  • While cauliflower roasts, make the tahini yogurt sauce: Combine the yogurt, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and mix well. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use. The tahini yogurt will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To assemble, spread the tahini yogurt almost all the way to the edges of a serving platter. Arrange the cauliflower on top of the yogurt, letting the yogurt peek out on the sides. Scatter the mint, pomegranate seeds, and pine nuts over the cauliflower. Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest mackerel fillets you can find. Fresh mackerel should have bright, clear eyes, firm flesh, and a mild, briny smell.
  • If you don't have a steamer, you can also cook the mackerel in a pan with a little water or broth. Just make sure to cover the pan so that the fish steams.
  • Cauliflower couscous is a great way to add some extra vegetables to your meal. It's also a good option for people who are following a low-carb or gluten-free diet.
  • Tahini sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment. It can be used on fish, chicken, vegetables, and even desserts.
  • Feel free to adjust the ingredients in this recipe to your liking. For example, you can add more or less tahini sauce, or you can use different vegetables in the cauliflower couscous.

Conclusion:

This mackerel with cauliflower couscous and tahini recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The fish is flaky and flavorful, the cauliflower couscous is light and fluffy, and the tahini sauce adds a creamy, nutty flavor. Plus, this recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this recipe a try.

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