Baked Mackerel
Main Dishes | European cuisine
⏳ Time
30 minutes
🥕 Ingredients
6
🍽️ Servings
6
Description
Mackerel may not be considered a fish delicacy, but that doesn't stop it from being a beloved choice for many. Juicy, fatty, and with a pronounced flavor, it is delicious not only when smoked but also when baked in the oven. This everyday fish doesn’t require any complicated culinary techniques. Just salt, pepper, herbs, lemon, and half an hour of your time—that’s all you need to get the mackerel ready for the table. Here is a recipe designed to minimize hassle while maximizing the enjoyment of the result.
Ingredients
- Canned Mackerel in Oil - 3 pieces
- Onion - 1 head
- Lemon - 2 pieces
- Parsley - 3 sprigs
- Ground Black Pepper - to taste
- Salt - to taste
Step by Step guide
Step 1
Slice the onion into thin half-rings, squeeze the juice from 1 lemon, and mix it with the onion.
Step 2
Make shallow cuts in the skin of the fish.
Step 3
Season the mackerel with salt and pepper inside and out.
Step 4
Place the onion with lemon juice inside the cavity.
Step 5
Slice the second lemon into thin half-moons.
Step 6
Insert lemon slices into the slits in the skin.
Step 7
Line a baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper and arrange the remaining lemon slices on it.
Step 8
Place the fish on the lemons and bake in an oven preheated to 428°F for 15 minutes.
Step 9
Sprinkle the cooked fish with chopped parsley leaves and serve immediately.
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