Barbecued or Griddled Mackerel with Wild Fennel

If you are barbecuing on the beach, mackerel are the perfect fish to cook, especially if you’ve caught them yourself. Wild fennel is a prolific wild herb with fern-like leaves, which can be found growing in most seaside locations - you just need to know what to look for. It’s perfect for stuffing whole fish like mackerel and sea bass, or for chopping into a sauce, salad or dressing.

A salad of wafer-thin fennel is a great accompaniment and you can always make it ahead and pack it in