THE GARLIC-CHARRED FINS

(Our Play on Grilled Mackerel with Garlic)

THE GARLIC-CHARRED FINS

Ingredients: 4 Mackerel fillets, 6 cloves Garlic (minced), 60ml Olive oil, 1 tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, 1 tsp Salt, 1 Lemon (juiced)...

Ingredients

  • 4 Mackerel fillets
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 60ml Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 Lemon (juiced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Coat Rub fish with salt and oil; grill skin-side down on high heat until rock-hard charred.
  2. The Architect Heat remaining oil and garlic in a pan until deep golden brown.
  3. The Bloom Add oregano and pepper with a tiny 10ml splash of water; the hiss will release the herbal perfume.
  4. The Marriage Drizzle the hot garlic-silk over the grilled fish.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw fresh parsley matchsticks and extra lemon juice.

Cuisine: Portuguese

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