Pan-Seared Spiced Mackerel with Quinoa

Ingredients

• •2 mackerel fillets (about 6 oz each)
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1/2 tsp paprika
• •1/2 tsp garlic powder
• •1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 cup cooked quinoa
• •1 cup spinach, wilted
• •1/2 lemon, juiced
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix the ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to create a spice blend.

2. 2

   Pat the mackerel fillets dry with paper towels and rub the spice blend evenly on both sides of the fish.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the mackerel fillets skin-side down.

4. 4

   Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked halfway up the sides. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a separate pot, combine the cooked quinoa and wilted spinach, stirring to combine. Squeeze the lemon juice over the quinoa and mix well.

6. 6

   To serve, place a portion of quinoa on a plate and top with the pan-seared mackerel fillet.