Grilled Mackerel with Crispy Potatoes and Caper and Preserved Lemon Sauce

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   Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, mix together the capers, anchovies, Preserved Lemon, garlic, and 1/2 cup of the olive oil until a chunky but emulsified sauce is formed.

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   Set aside.

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   Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat.

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   Season the fish fillets on both sides with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil.

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   Place the fish in the pan, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is crispy, about 3 minutes.

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   Carefully flip the fish and cook on the second side for about 2 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.

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   Transfer to a plate while you fry the potatoes.

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   In a large saute pan, or 2 smaller pans, heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over high heat until the oil is nearly smoking.

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   Add the potatoes and fry until crispy and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

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    Drain briefly on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

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    Spread 1 tablespoon of the lemon sauce on each of 4 plates.

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    Fan out the potatoes in an overlapping line on top of the sauce, making sure some of the sauce peeks out around the edges.

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    Place the fish on top, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.