Baked Mackerel with Lemon
Fresh lemon brightens this tasty fish dish, cutting through the natural oiliness of the mackerel. This is a simple recipe which boasts exquisite flavor, and goes with pretty much any side dish you want.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
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- 2 cleaned and gutted whole mackerel
- 1 lengthwise halved then thinly sliced lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Large dried bay leaves (optional)
- Fresh thyme, oregano and/or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F (220C).
- Put the mackerel on a lightly greased baking tray.
- I like to lay mine on a bed of bay leaves.
- Make several shallow diagonal cuts in one side, using a sharp chef’s knife.
- Stuff the cuts and inside the fish with lemon slices and add salt and black pepper.
- You can also add fresh herbs if you like (I suggest fresh rosemary).
- Drizzle oil on top then roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until the skin is crisp and golden.
- Serve this baked mackerel with lemon slices hot from the oven, with your preferred choice of sides.
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