Mackerel is one of the best fish to barbecue, and a salad of zingy citrus, chilli and sweet fennel is the perfect accompaniment
Mackerel is one of my favourite fish to barbecue, and when it’s super-fresh it’s hard to beat. With all those omega-3s it’s really good for you, and generally reasonably priced, too. Sardines, bass or grey mullet would work equally well for this dish. Follow my barbecue technique and you won’t overcook the fish or make it stick to the grid.
Serves 4
mackerel 4 large or 8 small, gutted, butterflied and pin-boned
lemon 1, cut into wedges, to serve