Recipe: Grilled Mackerel With Mint and Parsley [edit]

Step 1

Clean the mackerel and cut their tails into neat V-shapes.

Step 2

The heads can be cut off or left, according to preference.

Step 3

Make three diagonal slits on each side of the mackerel, running backwards and downwards from head to tail.

Step 4

Beat together the oil, lemon juice and pepper and brush the mackerel with the mixture, making sure it goes inside the slits.

Step 5

Mix the herbs together and stuff them into the slits in the mackerel.

Step 6

Heat the grill to high and, if you have an open wire rack, cover it with foil.

Step 7

Lay the mackerel on the hot rack and baste them with any remaining oil and lemon.

Step 8

Grill them for about 6 minutes on each side so they are cooked through and beginning to brown.