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greater amberjack skewers

Mediterranean Greater Amberjack Skewers with Couscous

Experience a true taste of the Mediterranean with juicy, tender Greater Amberjack marinated in bright lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. Threaded alongside sweet peppers, courgettes, and bursting cherry tomatoes, these skewers are grilled to smoky perfection and nestled over a bed of fluffy, herb-infused couscous topped with crunchy toasted almonds.
  • 600–700g Greater Amberjack fillets, cut into cubes
  • Red peppers
  • Yellow peppers
  • Courgettes
  • Red onion
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Lemon zest
  • Garlic, minced
  • Oregano
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt & pepper
  • Couscous
  • Hot vegetable stock
  • Mint, chopped
  • Toasted almonds (optional)
  • Calories: ~520 kcal
  • Protein: ~45g
  • Carbohydrates: ~42g
  • Fat: ~18g
  • Fiber: ~5g

Method

step 01

Prepare the marinade:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the Greater Amberjack cubes and gently coat them in the marinade.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.

step 02

Prepare the skewers:

  1. While the fish is marinating, chop the peppers, courgette, and red onion into similar-sized pieces.
  2. Thread the marinated fish onto skewers, alternating with the vegetables and cherry tomatoes.

step 03

Cook the skewers:

  1. Heat a barbecue or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are lightly charred.

step 04

Prepare the couscous:

  1. Place the couscous in a bowl and pour over the hot vegetable stock.
  2. Cover and leave to stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the olive oil, chopped parsley, mint, lemon zest, and toasted almonds (if using).

step 05

Serve:

  1. Plate the bed of herb-infused couscous and top with the grilled skewers.

 

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