For 4 people

Step 1 of 6Salt-Grilled Mackerel

4 atlantic mackerel4 tablespoons sake or rice alcohol2 teaspoons gray sea salt

Score the skin of 4 mackerel fillets in a cross pattern. Drizzle with sake, then sprinkle sea salt on both sides. Let rest for 20 minutes; the salt draws out moisture and removes any fishy odors.