Grilled Mackerel With Salsa Verde & Oranges Recipe

Name: Grilled Mackerel With Salsa Verde & Oranges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 Whole mackerel - scaled, cleaned and patted dry; 4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley - chopped; 1 tablespoon capers - rinsed, drained and chopped; 1 teaspoon green peppercorns - chopped; 1 garlic clove - minced; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (plus more for sprinkling inside fish); 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 orange slices

Servings: persons

1
1. on either side of the fish, make 3-4 slits 1/2 inch deep and rub the fish, inside and outside, with salt.
2
to make the salsa verde, in a small bowl, combine orange juice, olive oil, parsley, garlic, capers, green peppercorns, black pepper and salt. mix well.
3
using your hands, rub the salsa verde onto the fish, taking care to get as much as you can into the slits. repeat on both sides. pour any remaining juices left in the bowl over the fish.
4
stuff the cavity of the fish with 2-3 orange slices.
5
Grill in a well oiled fish basket on a preheated BBQ for 20 minutes until the fish flakes easily when poked with a sharp knife. OR, roast in a 425u00b0 oven on a roasting tray with a bottom rack for 35 minutes, or until the skin is crisp and the fish flakes easily when poked with a sharp knife.

218

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3 Whole mackerel - scaled, cleaned and patted dry, 4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley - chopped, 1 tablespoon capers - rinsed, drained and chopped, 1 teaspoon green peppercorns - chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Mackerel With Salsa Verde & Oranges falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Mackerel With Salsa Verde & Oranges

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