Description
This Easy Mediterranean Baked Mackerel Fish recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of aromatic herbs, zesty lemon, and fresh fish creates a delightful Mediterranean-inspired meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole mackerel, cleaned and gutted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- salt and black pepper to taste
Fish:
Seasoning:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the fish: Rinse the mackerel and pat dry. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Season the fish: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Rub inside and outside of each fish with the mixture.
- Stuff the fish: Stuff each cavity with lemon slices and red onion. Scatter remaining onion and cherry tomatoes around the fish.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes until fish is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a heartier meal, serve with couscous, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- You can substitute mackerel with sardines or sea bass if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whole fish
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
