Mackerel in the oven

6 servings

30 minutes

Even though mackerel is not considered a fish delicacy, this does not prevent it from being loved by all. Juicy, fatty, with an expressive taste, it is good not only in the usual smoked form, but also cooked in the oven. Everyday fish does not require any fancy culinary solutions. Salt, pepper, herbs, lemon, half an hour of time - that's all you need to bring mackerel to combat readiness. Here is a recipe that helps to reduce the hassle to a minimum, and get maximum pleasure from the result.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 333.7
• Proteins: 33.5g
• Fats: 20.9g
• Carbohydrates: 3.7g

Ingredients

• Fresh mackerel: 3 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Lemon: 2 pc
• Parsley: 3 sprig
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Slice the onion into thin half-rings, squeeze the juice from 1 lemon, and mix it with the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Lemon: 2 pieces

2. Make shallow cuts on the fish's skin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mackerel: 3 pieces

3. Salt and pepper the mackerel inside and out.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Put onion with lemon juice in the belly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Lemon: 2 pieces

5. Cut the second lemon into thin half-rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 2 pieces

6. Insert lemon slices into the cuts on the skin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 2 pieces

7. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the remaining lemon slices on it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 2 pieces

8. Place the fish on the lemons and send it to an oven preheated to 220 degrees for 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mackerel: 3 pieces

9. Sprinkle the cooked fish with chopped parsley leaves and serve immediately.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 3 sprigs