Grilled Mackerel
Learn how to make the perfectly flaky and delicious grilled whole mackerel with just a few pantry staples and 10 minutes of prep time.
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 370kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Whole mackerel scaled, gutted and washed
- ½ teaspoon Parsley dried
- ½ teaspoon Thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon Seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Bouillon or seasoning powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon 4 Peppercorn Blend or ½ teaspoon Blackpepper
- ½ teaspoon Coriander seeds ground
- 1 teaspoon Chilli flakes optional
- ¼ Cooking Oil for marinade and basting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and put the rack on it. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir using a spoon.
- Pat dry the fish with a paper towel and make deep diagonal slits on both sides of the fish. Pat dry again.
- Rub the marinade on both sides of the fish and belly, making sure it goes deep into the slits.
- Cover it and let it marinade for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Put the fish on the rack, spray or rub oil on it, and let it go to the oven.
- Grill or broil for 10 minutes on each side. Make sure you rub more oil before and after you flip sides.
- Test doneness with a thermometer or use a fork to pull a small fish section. Fish should be white and flaky or removed easily from the bone.
- Transfer to a plate and serve right away.
Video
Notes
- If you want to reduce the fishy smell, wash it with vinegar and lemon juice, then rinse it with water.
- It's always advisable to make deep cuts on both sides of the fish so the marinade can penetrate the flesh.
- You can also use a BBQ grill. If your oven has no grill option, use the broil or roast option.
- If you want to bake the mackerel, this is a perfect baked Mackerel recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1368mg | Potassium: 986mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 4mg