A Savory Grilled Seafood Dish

A fragrant combination of citrus, vinegar, and pepper enhances this delicious grilled seafood meal. You’ll love the zesty, mouthwatering flavor of this dish, and as an added bonus, it’s a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and other essential nutrients.

Grilled Spanish Mackerel With Quick Pickled Onions (Phase 1)

Description
Tangy pickled onions are the perfect foil for the rich taste of mackerel — a terrific fish that is high in omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins. Stick with Spanish mackerel and avoid king mackerel, which has been found to have high mercury levels.

Serves 4

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons granular sugar substitute
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-ounce) Spanish mackerel fillets, with skin
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine onion, vinegar, garlic, sugar substitute, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until onions are softened and translucent, about 10 minutes. Transfer onions to a serving bowl.

Lightly coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Drizzle flesh side of fish evenly with lemon juice and sprinkle with lemon zest and oregano. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Grill fish, skin side down, for 5 minutes; turn and grill 5 to 7 minutes more, or until fish is cooked through and tender.

Divide fish among 4 plates and serve hot with pickled onions on top or on the side.

Nutritional information:
250 calories
11 g fat (3 g sat)
4 g carbohydrate
33 g protein
0 g fiber
250 mg sodium