BROILED SALT MACKEREL
This classic recipe for Broiled Salt Mackerel offers a taste of history with a simple preparation. The salt mackerel is freshened by soaking overnight, then broiled to a light brown, resulting in a flaky and flavorful fish. Finished with pepper, butter, parsley, and lemon juice, this dish provides a satisfying and traditional meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Salt Mackerel
- 4 cups Cold Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Place the salt mackerel in a bowl and cover it completely with cold water. Soak it overnight (approximately 12 hours) in the refrigerator, with the skin side facing up. This process helps to remove excess salt and freshen the fish.
- 2Drain the mackerel and pat it dry with paper towels. Remove the head and tail.
- 3Preheat your broiler. Place the prepared mackerel on a buttered broiler pan. Broil slowly for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is lightly browned and cooked through. The exact time will depend on the thickness of the fish and your broiler.
- 4Place the broiled mackerel on a hot serving dish. Season with black pepper, dot with bits of butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve immediately.