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Grilled Mackerel with Herbs

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Grilled Mackerel with Herbs - Can even little fish have a big taste of the sea? The answer here is a resounding "yes!"

Health Score:
96 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 40 mins
Calories:
322
calories
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Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help support heart and blood vessel health.

If you don't have a fish grill, you can prepare the mackerels by spreading olive oil on 4 large pieces of aluminium foil , wraping the fish loosely in it and grilling them on the hot grill.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie322 cal.(15 %)
Protein28 g(29 %)
Fat23 g(20 %)
Carbohydrates1 g(1 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage0.3 g(1 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D6 μg(30 %)
Vitamin E2.6 mg(22 %)
Vitamin K16.7 μg(28 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.6 mg(55 %)
Niacin18.2 mg(152 %)
Vitamin B₆1 mg(71 %)
Folate6 μg(2 %)
Pantothenic acid0.7 mg(12 %)
Biotin6.1 μg(14 %)
Vitamin B₁₂13.5 μg(450 %)
Vitamin C4 mg(4 %)
Potassium610 mg(15 %)
Calcium32 mg(3 %)
Magnesium48 mg(16 %)
Iron2.3 mg(15 %)
Iodine75 μg(38 %)
Zinc0.9 mg(11 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.9 g
Uric acid220 mg
Cholesterol123 mg
Complete sugar1 g
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
4 sprigs Lemon thyme
4 sprigs parsley
4 sprigs Lemon balm
2 garlic cloves
4 small Mackerel (ready to cook; about 12 oz)
salt
peppers
2 Tbsps olive oil
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Preparation

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse all herbs and shake dry. Peel garlic cloves and cut in half.

2.

Rinse the mackerel and pat dry. Season inside and out with salt and pepper.

3.

Make 4-5 slits on both sides of each fish to prevent bursting while grilling. 

4.

Place 1 sprig each of lemon thyme, parsley and lemon balm into the abdominal cavities of each fish along with ½ clove of garlic. Brush mackerel all over with oil. 

5.

Place mackerel in a fish grill basket and seal the clamp. Cook on the hot grill until charred in spots on both sides, 12-15 minutes, turning once, and serve.

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