Grilled Marinated Mackerel
10 servings
45 minutes
Grilled marinated mackerel is a delightful dish that combines the rich taste of the sea with aromatic herbal notes. A dry marinade of salt, sugar, and dill gives the fish a balance of sweetness and spiciness, while prolonged marination in an oily mixture makes it incredibly tender. Grilling gives the mackerel an appetizing golden crust and a light smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with sour accents like pickled lingonberries. This cooking method has roots in the traditional cuisine of northern regions where dry marination methods are actively used to preserve flavor. The dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering, and its juiciness and rich taste will make you come back to it again and again.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Chop the dill finely.
- Dill: 100 g
3
Sprinkle the gutted mackerel with salt, sugar, and chopped dill.
- Mackerel: 5 piece
- Salt: 350 g
- Sugar: 125 g
- Dill: 100 g
4
Marinate the fish dry for 30 minutes.
5
Mix water with fragrant vegetable oil.
- Water: 3 l
- Unrefined (aromatic) sunflower oil: 250 ml
6
Pour the fish with the obtained mixture, put it in the refrigerator, and marinate for 24 hours.
- Mackerel: 5 piece
7
Dry the fish before frying to prevent sticking to the grill.
8
Grill the mackerel until golden brown, flipping it once.
9
Serve mackerel with your favorite side dish and something sour, like pickled lingonberries.