Affordable meals| Canned fish recipe

mackerel

🥗Healthier: sardines

💰Cheaper: tuna

Sardines are rich in omega-3s and often more affordable.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor, while crushed tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add canned tomatoes and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine

Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened

Add black olives and capers, mixing well

Season with salt and black pepper to taste

Gently place mackerel fillets into the sauce

Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until the fish is cooked through

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and drizzle with lemon juice before serving

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