Sizzling Grilled Mackerel with Bold Chimichurri Recipe
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Author:jamal
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:Serves 4
Description
Savor sizzling grilled mackerel topped with bold chimichurri Discover this vibrant recipe for a flavorful twist at your next meal 155 chars
Ingredients
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4 whole mackerel, cleaned and gutted
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Optional: 1 small red onion, finely chopped
Instructions
Start by cleaning the mackerel thoroughly, rinsing it under cold water. Pat the fish dry with paper towels, ensuring there’s no excess moisture. Score the skin slightly to help in absorbing flavors and promoting even cooking.
In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the mackerel, ensuring each fillet is well coated in the marinade. Allow the fish to marinate while you prepare your chimichurri sauce.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chopped parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, oregano, and the remaining olive oil. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and set aside to let the flavors meld.
While the fish is marinating, preheat your grill to medium-high heat, which is about 375°F to 450°F. A well-heated grill helps create beautiful grill marks and prevents the fish from sticking.
Place the marinated mackerel skin-side down on the grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes without moving it, allowing it to develop a nice crust. Gently flip the fish and grill for another 3-4 minutes until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Once cooked, transfer the grilled mackerel to a serving plate. Generously drizzle with chimichurri and serve immediately.
