Fried Mackerel

2 servings

20 minutes

High fish oil content, dense flesh and strong aroma make mackerel ideal for grilling or frying.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 443.3
• Proteins: 37.4g
• Fats: 32.8g
• Carbohydrates: 0.1g

Ingredients

• Mackerel: 1 pc
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 5 ml
• Salt: 2 g
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Gut the fish, remove the insides, head, and fins. Cut the fish in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mackerel: 1 piece

2. Make crosswise cuts on the skin on each side of the fillet. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel. Generously salt the fish on both sides. Set aside for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 2 g

3. Heat the grill pan over medium heat and grease it with vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon

4. Shake off the visible salt grains, place the fish skin-side down, and drizzle with lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 2 g
   • Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 5 ml

5. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom edges turn golden brown and the flesh whitens. Flip and cook on the other side for about 2 minutes.