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Grilled Mackerel

A simple, savory grilled mackerel fillet with crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
30g
Grilled Mackerel
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Ingredients

  • 2 fillets mackerel fillets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the 2 mackerel fillets dry with paper towels. Score the skin in a few places, then sprinkle both sides with the 1 tsp salt.

  2. 2

    Preheat your grill or broiler to high. Place the fillets skin-side up on a foil-lined tray.

  3. 3

    Grill for 6-8 minutes, until the skin is crisp and charred in spots and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

  4. 4

    Serve hot with the lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill or broiler
  • Foil-lined baking tray
  • Paper towels

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