Recipe courtesy of Joey Altman
Grilled Mackerel with Toasted Garlic Butter
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
2 medium mackerel, filleted, skin on
5 garlic cloves, smashed
4 ounces butter
Salt
Pepper
1 or 2 limes
Directions
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and oil the grates with a brush or towel.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the smashed garlic.
- Make 3 deep cuts on each side of the fish. Season fillets generously with salt and pepper. Place flesh side-down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip fish over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from grill and brush with some of the garlic butter (about 2 tablespoons).
- Squeeze 1/2 of a lime over each fillet and serve immediately.