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Description
A simple and fresh recipe for grilled mackerel, infused with bright lemon and aromatic dill. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 mackerel fillets
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Zest half of the lemon and set aside. Juice the entire lemon.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
- Place the mackerel fillets on a clean surface.
- Brush the lemon-dill mixture generously over both sides of the mackerel fillets.
- Place the mackerel fillets on the preheated grill.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your grill grates are clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
- You can substitute other fresh herbs like parsley or chives if dill is unavailable.
- Serve with a fresh salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Grilled Mackerel, Lemon Dill Fish, Healthy Grilled Fish, Summer Seafood, Easy Mackerel Recipe, Lemon Herb Fish, Mackerel Meal Prep, Fresh Dill Fish, Clean Eating Seafood, Quick Fish Grill