Description
Vibrant beetroot risotto, perfectly complemented by crispy grilled mackerel. A healthy and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 Filleted Mackerel
- 2 oz (60 g) Risotto rice
- 1 oz (20 ml) White wine
- 2 oz (60 g) Beetroot
- 0 oz (10 g) Parmesan
- 0 oz (15 g) Crème Fraiche
- Knob of butter
Instructions
- Descale the fish with the back of a knife, scraping from head to tail. Place the knife in the hole under the belly and cut towards the head up to the fins. Gut the fish using a finger to pull out the innards. Turn the fish onto one side, go in at a diagonal angle just after the fin towards the head, turn the knife and lay it flat along the spine. Run the knife along the central bones. Repeat on the other side. Neaten the edges and rinse under cold water. Pat dry, cut scores into the skin side, and rub with oil and seasoning.
- Grill the fish for about 5 minutes on an oiled tray, skin side up, until curled and the skin is crispy.
- Beetroot
- Dice the beetroot and roast in a hot oven.
- Finely dice the onion and fry until translucent.
- Add the rice and fry for one minute until it begins to crackle. Add the white wine and reduce.
- Add the vegetable stock in small quantities, stirring continuously until absorbed. Repeat until the rice is cooked but still has some bite.
- Add the roasted beetroot, crème fraîche, and Parmesan. Add a knob of butter to create a glossy finish.
- The risotto should be moist and slightly loose, not holding its shape.
Notes
- For optimal mackerel grilling, ensure your grill is hot and preheated to prevent sticking. Patting the fish dry is crucial for achieving a crispy skin.
- If fresh beetroot is unavailable, use vacuum-packed cooked beetroot, chopping it finely before adding to the risotto.
- To enhance the risotto’s creaminess, use full-fat crème fraîche. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100