Chargrilled harissa fish

Cooking Time

8 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 1/2 tablespoons harissa
• 4 x 200g blue-eye fillets, skin removed
• 1 red capsicum, cut into quarters, deseeded
• 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• olive oil cooking spray
• 1/3 cup low-fat natural yoghurt

 

Method

1. Combine harissa and 1/2 cup cold water in a shallow ceramic dish. Add fish fillets and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, if time permits.
2. Preheat a barbecue grill on high heat. Place capsicum, skin side down, on grill. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until skin turns black. Transfer capsicum to a plastic bag. Twist top to seal and stand for 5 minutes. Peel and discard skin. Roughly chop capsicum and place in a bowl.
3. Add chickpeas, parsley and green onions to capsicum. Drizzle over 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
4. Reduce barbecue grill to medium heat. Spray both sides of fish with oil. Cook for 3 minutes each side or until cooked through. Place fish and salad on plates. Top with yoghurt. Season with pepper and serve.
   

Notes

Note: Harissa is a Tunisian spicy paste available in jars or tubes from supermarkets or delis. Made from a blend of smoked red chillies, olive oil and spices, it teams well with lamb, couscous, casseroles and bean salads.