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Grilled Mackerel

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Italy

Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 7 ingredients

  1. 1 lemon
  2. Salt
  3. 1 lemon Pepper Parsley
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. Mackerel
  6. 3 tablespoons butter
  7. Rub
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Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Lemon High in vitamin C · Source of protein

    High in vitamin C · 53 mg per 100 g, 66% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
    11 more authorised claims
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
    • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    Source of protein · 1.1 g per 100 g, 15% of the energy from protein

    • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemons, raw, without peel”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

  • Grill and open flame. Keep sleeves, hair and tea towels away from the flame, and stay with the grill while it's lit. Barbecue outdoors only, never in a closed space.
  • Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Method

  1. 3 pounds fresh mackerel 3 tablespoons butter Salt Juice 1 lemon Pepper Parsley to garnish 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon, sliced Split the fish down the middle of the back, if large;
  2. if not, broil whole;
  3. score the skin.
  4. Mix salt and pepper with oil and rub into the flesh.
  5. Oil a double wire broiler, lay mackerel in it;
  6. place under grill and brown well on both sides.
  7. Remove carefully to a hot dish when done.
  8. Butter generously and squeeze the lemon juice over the fish.
  9. Garnish with parsley and slices of lemon and serve with sauce for grilled fish (see recipe).
  10. This is a favorite noonday breakfast dish and a popular entree at dinner.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board