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MACKEREL (Broiled Boston or Atlantic Mackerel)
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 13 Minutes
Servings: 3
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!
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Have your fish monger clean& split for broiling, or buy fillets.
2. Preheat broiler to 450 degrees.
3. Brush fish with olive oil on both sides.
4. Place fish, skin side down, on a greased broiler rack, 2” below the heat.
5. Broil 5 minutes, then turn the fish& broil the other side for 3 minutes.
6. While the fish broils, melt the butter.
7. Mix the melted butter with salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder,& parsley.
8. Place the fish on a warmed serving platter,& pour the butter sauce over the fish.
9. Sprinkle lightly with paprika& serve at once.
By RecipeOfHealth.com