Mackerel and Moroccan Mash: A Tasty Post-Workout Protein Hit

Rustle up this winning combination of healthy fats and antioxidants for a big boost of nutritious and delicious flavours.

Written by Matt Whitmore & Keris Marsden Last updated on Nov 22, 2021

This week’s recipe is amazing for a post-workout protein hit. The mackerel, olive oil, spices, and cruciferous vegetables in the form of cauliflower mash offer a winning combination of anti-inflammatory nutrients, healthy fats, and antioxidants.

It’s easy to knock together in just 30 minutes and tastes quite simply awesome.

Lemon and Cumin Mackerel With Moroccan Mash

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

4 mackerel fillets
2 teaspoons of cumin
Juice of 1 lemon
1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
2 teaspoons of olive oil
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon of Ras el Hanout spice blend
Freshly ground black pepper

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4.
Place the mackerel fillets in an oven dish and top each one with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of cumin and black pepper.
Place the mackerel in the oven and bake for around 20 minutes.
Whilst the mackerel is cooking, steam or boil the cauliflower until soft.
Mash with the olive oil, garlic, and Ras el Hanout.
Place the mash in the oven until the mackerel is cooked and serve.

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About Matt Whitmore & Keris Marsden

Fitter Food was founded by Matt Whitmore and Keris Marsden, two individuals passionate about good food, optimal health, being fit and active, and leading long and happy lives. Having a combined experience of over ten years in the health and fitness industry, they set out on a mission to empower people with the knowledge and understanding to jump on a collective journey towards ultimate health.

Fueled by a strong passion for creating recipes and eating foods that fuel our active lifestyle, Keris and Matt released their international best-selling cookbookThe Paleo Primer to share with the world just how easy it is to cook and eat amazing tasting food that’s both great for you, and won’t break the bank.

Matt Whitmore is a qualified strength coach, personal trainer, and health coach. Matt is also co-author of The Paleo Primer and like his partner Keris he is dedicated to the power of a nutrient-dense diet to fuel his active lifestyle. Matt has played a number of sports at a high-level and is motivated by great food, with an special fondness for bacon! Matt is Fitter Food’s resident trainer and regularly blogs on technique, recovery, fat loss, and other useful tips. He’s also the Fitter Food head chef and is responsible for some of The Paleo Primer’s best-loved recipes.

Keris Marsden is a qualified Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist and Personal Trainer as well as the mastermind behind the sweet treats on offer from the Fitter Food kitchen. As co-author of the best-selling paleo-inspired recipe book, The Paleo Primer, she is committed to showcasing that eating an awesome diet of good quality, great tasting, and easily accessible produce is essential in living a long, healthy, energized, and positive life. Keris regularly blogs on fitterfood.com about her personal experiences with PCOS, orthorexia, and hormone health.

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