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Roasted Mackerel and Avocado Salad

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While it may sound unusual, the buttery flavor and texture of avocado really complement robust fish such as mackerel. Pleasantly bitter radicchio, delicate yet deep-flavored parsley, and a mustardy vinaigrette balance the richness.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6

Ingredients

6 (4-to 5-ounces) mackerel fillets with skin, halved
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 medium head radicchio (about 10 ounces), leaves torn
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 medium avocado, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler.

    Step 2

    Make several diagonal slashes (1/8 inch deep) in mackerel skin about 1 inch apart. Coat both sides of mackerel with 2 tablespoons oil, then season with 3/4 teaspoon salt (total).

    Step 3

    Broil mackerel, skin side up, in a 4-sided sheet pan about 4 inches from heat until just cooked through and skin is crisp in spots, about 7 minutes.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1/3 cup oil, lemon juice, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons vinaigrette, then toss radicchio and parsley with remaining vinaigrette.

    Step 5

    Serve salad topped with avocado and mackerel and drizzled with reserved vinaigrette.

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