Crispy-skinned Atlantic Mackerel Fish

Atlantic mackerel fish (aka Boston mackerel, Scottish mackerel, OR just mackerel) is one of my favorite protein sources. It contains abundant nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and protein, and it’s cheap…For sea fishes such as Atlantic mackerel and Pacific saury, I find the best way to cook them is to season the fishes simply with salt and then pan-fry. This way we can better taste the flavor of the sea fish itself.

Ingredients (serves 1):

Half mackerel fish (about 150g)
salt
1tsb cooking wine
fleur de sel, pepper to taste

Instructions:

Wash the mackerel fillets thoroughly, dry with kitchen paper. Score the skin with a knife. Generously sprinkle salt on both sides of the fillets. Add cooking wine and refrigerate overnight.
The next day before cooking, wash the salt off the fish, then dry the fish fillets with kitchen paper.
Add mackerel fish to non-stick frying pan (little or no oil), fry over medium heat.
Turn the fillets over then the skin becomes golden and crispy.
Continue cooking for several minutes until both sides are golden.