Description
A simple and healthy Mediterranean baked mackerel dish that’s quick to prepare, featuring bright flavors from lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 mackerel fish, cleaned and scaled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the mackerel and pat it dry; drizzle olive oil and rub it into the skin and cavity.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano, stuffing each cavity with minced garlic and lemon slices.
- Place the mackerel on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until the flesh flakes easily and the skin is crisp.
- Let the fish rest for 2–3 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Pair with simple sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 60mg