Sgombro alla Griglia con Erbe
Sgombro alla Griglia con Erbe is a flavorful grilled mackerel dish, enhanced with fresh herbs and a hint of citrus. This paleo-friendly recipe captures the essence of Italian coastal cuisine, making it a perfect and nutritious meal.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
320 kcal
Ingredients
- Mackerel fillets - 2 x 150g
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Fresh thyme - 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Lemon wedges - 2, for serving
Steps
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Place the mackerel fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Once the grill is hot, place the marinated mackerel fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Carefully flip the fillets and grill for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the fish from the grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 26 g
- Carbs: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
- Total Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Water: 0.25 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
- High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
Tags
ItalianPaleoSeafood Dish