Serves 4
Fresh, vibrant, and balanced, this dish is designed to support energy and clarity while remaining light and satisfying. The richness of mackerel pairs with sharp lime and gentle heat, while the crisp, mineral-rich salad keeps everything clean and refreshing.
It’s a meal that feels substantial without heaviness - ideal for supporting mood, focus, and hormonal balance.
Ingredients
For the mackerel
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4 mackerel fillets (around 120g each)
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2 red chillies, finely chopped
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Juice of 4 limes
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4 teaspoons olive oil
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Sea salt and black pepper
For the salad
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2 avocados, sliced
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12 radishes, thinly sliced
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4 handfuls of mixed leaves
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4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
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4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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4 teaspoons olive oil
Method
In a bowl, mix the lime juice, chilli, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Add the mackerel fillets and leave to marinate for around ten minutes.
Heat a frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the mackerel skin-side down for three to four minutes until crisp, then turn and cook for a further one to two minutes until just cooked through.
While the fish cooks, combine the avocado, radishes, mixed leaves, pumpkin seeds, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil in a large bowl.
Divide the salad between plates, top with the mackerel, and drizzle over any remaining marinade. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
Oily fish like mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support hormone balance, brain function, and mood stability. Healthy fats and minerals from avocado and pumpkin seeds help regulate cortisol and support clear cellular communication, leaving you feeling steady, focused, and well.
