Tender and juicy mackerel on the grill
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Choose fish with a thick back, as it will be fattier and tastier. You can bake the fish on any grill. This recipe allows you to cook mackerel at home as well. Overall, I highly recommend giving it a try. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Thaw the mackerel, clean it, wash it, and dry it thoroughly with paper towels inside and out.
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Step 2
2. For the marinade, take one onion and half a lemon. Slice the onion into thin half-rings, and do the same with the lemon.
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Step 3
3. Rub the mackerel with salt first, inside and out, then with black pepper.
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Step 4
4. Finely chop the parsley, squeeze lemon juice over it, and crush the onion. Use this marinade to coat the fish inside and outside, then place the mixture inside the fish cavity. Also put the remaining onion and lemon inside. Let the fish marinate for some time.
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Step 5
5. Pour 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil into a small container. Squeeze 1-2 garlic cloves into it. Use this dressing to brush the fish while it's baking on the grill.
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Step 6
6. Brush the grill with sunflower oil. Wipe the mackerel with paper towels to remove any pieces of marinade, as it may burn. Place the grill on the barbecue, turn the fish every 2 minutes, and brush it with oil.
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Step 7
7. Mackerel should be cooked for a total of about 20 minutes—10 minutes on each side. That's it—your mackerel should turn out fragrant, juicy, and tender :)