Mackerel on the grill

4 servings

40 minutes

Fresh mackerel is one of the best candidates for cooking on coals or a grill. This fish has a thick back and dense flesh, which does not dry out or fall apart when grilled over an open fire, when the temperature and time are quite difficult to control . And if smoked mackerel has a noticeable taste of rancid fat and a too obvious fishy smell, then here is a simple proven recipe for improving the taste in just a few minutes. A light lemon marinade , salt, pepper and the aroma of a live fire will turn this inexpensive fish into the queen of the grill.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 917
• Proteins: 75.5g
• Fats: 67.6g
• Carbohydrates: 2.7g

Ingredients

• Mackerel: 4 pc
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Parsley: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut off the heads and tails of the fish, and divide each carcass into two fillets.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mackerel: 4 pieces

2. Rinse the fillet and remove large bones.

3. Make diagonal cuts on the fish skin.

4. Mix lemon juice and olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons

5. Press the garlic and add it to the marinade.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves

6. Salt and pepper the marinade to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Put the fish in the marinade for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mackerel: 4 pieces

8. Grill the fish for 3-5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mackerel: 4 pieces

9. Flip the fillet and fry for another 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mackerel: 4 pieces

10. Sprinkle the cooked fish with chopped parsley and serve.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parsley:  to taste