ClarityMainModeratePescatarianLow CarbDairy Free
Seared Mackerel With Walnut And Seed Pesto
A cool green pesto lifts rich mackerel for sustained mental clarity
12 minutes prep8 minutes cookServes 2640 kcal per serving
The Story
A plate that balances the ocean and the orchard. Seared mackerel gives a savory foundation while a vibrant pesto made from walnuts seeds and avocado offers creamy plant fat to stabilize attention and support membrane health.
Cold prep for the pesto preserves delicate oils and antioxidants. Moderate heat for the fish keeps omega rich oils intact. The result is a centered meal that reads clear to the nervous system.
Ingredients
- Mackerel Filletstwo 100 gram pieces
- Walnuts Wholeone quarter cup
- Avocadoone
- Pumpkin Seedstwo tablespoons
- Chia Seedsone tablespoon
- Flax Seeds Groundone tablespoon
- Black Pepper Groundone quarter teaspoon
- Leafy Greensthree cups
Method
- 1In a food processor combine walnuts pumpkin seeds chia flax avocado and black pepper and pulse to a textured green pesto keeping the mixture cool
- 2Heat a heavy skillet over moderate heat and place the mackerel skin side down to crisp the skin about three to four minutes then flip for a minute to finish
- 3Toss the leafy greens in the warm pan briefly to wilt just a little and transfer to a platter
- 4Slice the mackerel and arrange on the greens then spoon the walnut seed pesto over the fish and finish with a few whole walnut pieces for crunch
Nutrition
Per serving
42g
Protein
14g
Carbs
44g
Fat
Calories640
Fibre9g
Sugars3g
Vitamins
Vitamin B12 Micrograms7
Vitamin E Milligrams4
Vitamin A Micrograms120
Minerals
Iron Milligrams3
Magnesium Milligrams100
Calcium Milligrams40
Utensils
Heavy SkilletFood ProcessorMixing SpoonTongsServing Platter