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Smoky Grilled Mackerel with Charred Lemon

Smoky Grilled Mackerel with Charred Lemon

Mediterranean344 cal10 min prep8 min cookEasy4 servings
Pescatarian Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Nut-Free Paleo Whole30 High-Protein Low-Carb

Oily, robust mackerel fillets grilled hard for smoky char and brightened with squeezed charred lemon and a whisper of chili. Bold and unapologetic.

Created by Mateo Rossi
mackerelgrilledcharred-lemonspicyseed-chef

Ingredients

Serves 4

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a grill to high and oil the grates thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Rub the mackerel with olive oil, garlic, chili flakes and oregano.

  3. 3

    Place the fillets skin-side down and grill 3 to 4 minutes until the skin chars.

  4. 4

    Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until just cooked through.

  5. 5

    Char the lemon halves cut-side down until caramelized.

  6. 6

    Squeeze the charred lemon over the fish and finish with flaky salt.

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