Grilled Mackerel Fillet with Mustard

Method

1. 1
   • mackerel fillet 4

   Score the mackerel skin — Pat the mackerel fillets dry with paper towel and score the skin two or three times with a sharp knife.

2. 2
   • mackerel fillet 4
   • Dijon mustard 2 tbsp
   • olive oil 1 tbsp
   • salt to taste
   • black pepper to taste

   Coat with mustard oil — Mix the Dijon mustard with the olive oil, then brush the mixture generously over both sides of the fillets. Season with salt and black pepper.

3. 3
   • mackerel fillet 4

   Preheat the grill — Preheat the grill to high and place the fillets skin-side up on the rack.

   ⏱5 min
4. 4

   Grill until crisp — Grill for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

   ⏱5 min
5. 5
   • lemon 1
   • fresh parsley 1 tbsp

   Plate and serve — Transfer to plates, scatter with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.