Description
Experience a culinary journey with this Easy Mediterranean Baked Mackerel Fish Recipe. This dish features tender mackerel fillets baked to perfection, accompanied by juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. With vibrant flavors and an enticing aroma, it’s the perfect meal for any occasion—whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Enjoy a satisfying and healthy dish that delights seafood lovers and newcomers alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 mackerel fillets (about 200g each)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Pat the mackerel fillets dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
- Place the seasoned mackerel in the baking dish skin-side down. Surround it with the tomato mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fish is flaky and golden.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg