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Serve these grilled Portuguese horse mackerel recipe (carapau grilhado) with a salad or some cooked vegetables.
| Preparation time | 5 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 25 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 2 |
Ingredients
6 fresh carapau (horse mackerel)SaltOlive oil1 lemon (optional)Parsley (optional)
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Directions
- Rinse the carapau under cool water to remove any loose scales and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place fish in a tray before seasoning.
- Sprinkle each side of fish with salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover and set aside while you get the grill ready.
- Clean and oil the cooking grate.
- Build a hot fire for grilling using wood or charcoal, wait until the fire has died down to red hot coals before cooking over them.
- Lay the carapau (mackerel) on the oiled grill grate and cook for 4-10 minutes each side, depending on how big the fish are.
- When the mackerel are fully cooked, they will be firm and the meat inside will be opaque.
- Squeeze lemon juice on top and sprinkle with parsley.
Recipe Credit: Rochelle Ramos
Photo Credit: hiveminer.com
Photo Credit: hiveminer.com
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