Nutrient density to the max. A great way to add cold-water fatty fish high in anti-inflammatory omega 3's to your diet.
Ingredients
1 whole fish
Mackerel, smoked
(deboned, skin removed.)
1 medium head
Cauliflower
(broken into small florets)
1 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil
(for drizzling)
1 tsp
Cumin seeds
1 pinch
Himalayan sea salt
2 bulb(s)
Fennel
(trimmed and cut into thin wedges)
1/2 medium
Preserved lemon
(or fresh lemon zest)
3 cup chopped
Watercress
(leaves picked)
2 cup
Parsley, fresh
1/2 cup
Almonds, toasted
2 tbsp
Maple syrup
1 pinch
Himalayan sea salt
1 whole lemon(s)
Lemon juice
(juiced)
1 tsp
Dijon mustard
1/2 bulb
Garlic
(finely chopped)
1/4 cup
Olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). 2. Spread the cauliflower onto a medium baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, scatter with the cumin seeds and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. 3. Spread the fennel onto a separate medium baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil. Roast the cauliflower and fennel, tossing occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, until tender and golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. 4. Meanwhile to prepare the maple almonds, line a small baking tray with baking paper. 5. Cook the almonds in a small frying pan over medium-low heat, tossing occasionally, until lightly roasted. Add the maple syrup and salt. Cook, tossing to coat, until the maple syrup has reduced to a thick sticky caramel. Pour onto the prepared tray and set aside to cool. 6. To prepare the dressing, whisk the lemon juice, mustard, and garlic together in a small bowl. Gradually pour in the extra-virgin olive oil, continuously whisking, until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. 7. Remove and discard the trout skin. Flake the trout into bite-sized pieces, ensuring all the bones have been removed. Set aside. Remove and discard the flesh of the preserved lemon. Thinly slice the skin lengthways into strips. Once cooled, coarsely chop the almonds. 8. Combine the cauliflower, fennel, maple almonds, trout, preserved lemon, watercress, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a large serving dish. Serve immediately.
Notes:
“The Romans revered fennel for its medicinal properties and it is still used today as a digestive aid, cleanser, and detoxifier. Alongside watercress and parsley, beauty-giving vegetables, rich in skin-boosting vitamin K, manganese, and vitamins A and C, and omega-3 oils from the trout, this dish is both flavoursome and a skin savior.”
