MACKEREL (BROILED BOSTON OR ATLANTIC MACKEREL)

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MACKEREL (Broiled Boston or Atlantic Mackerel) image

This is a recipe that my father used to make for the two of us many years ago. My mother would make something different for my brother & herself. Trust me, this is a GREAT TASTING RECIPE!

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 13m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs Boston mackerel or 3 lbs Atlantic mackerel
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (not margarine)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely cut fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 teaspoon minced onion
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Have your fish monger clean& split for broiling, or buy fillets.
  • Preheat broiler to 450 degrees.
  • Brush fish with olive oil on both sides.
  • Place fish, skin side down, on a greased broiler rack, 2” below the heat.
  • Broil 5 minutes, then turn the fish& broil the other side for 3 minutes.
  • While the fish broils, melt the butter.
  • Mix the melted butter with salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder,& parsley.
  • Place the fish on a warmed serving platter,& pour the butter sauce over the fish.
  • Sprinkle lightly with paprika& serve at once.

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