Sgombri Grigliati alla Calabrese

By LeeBoruchow

Grilled mackerel with anchovy-butter. Mackerel on the grill is one of the best fish experiences around.

Ingredients

• four 1 lb mackerel fillets
• extra-virgin olive oil, to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 16 salted anchovy fillets, rinsed
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick), unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/4 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for 15 minutes on high.

Rub the mackerel steaks with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the fish on the grill and cook, turning once, until the skin is blackened and crispy.

Meanwhile, mash the anchovies, butter, parsley and lemon juice in a bowl until very well blended, or use a food processor.

Remove the mackerel from the grill and transfer to a heated platter. Dot the top of each fillet with anchovy butter and serve.