Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 lemons peel grated and lemon juiced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 mackerel fillets 6 oz each
  • couscous to serve

Method

  • Place the garlic, spices, parsley, lemon peel and juice, and oil in a small bowl; mix well. Make 3-4 deep diagonal cuts on the skin side of each mackerel fillet. Rub 1/2 the chermoula on both sides of each fillet. Let stand for 10 mins to marinate.
  • Heat a grill pan on high heat until smoking. Cook mackerel for 5 mins, turning once until browned and cooked through. Cook in batches if necessary. Top with the remaining chermoula during cooking. Serve immediately with couscous.