🇫🇷 Not so Secret French Recipe! Oven-Roasted Mackerel That's EASY, HEALTHY, & INSANELY DELICIOUS!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides similar health benefits with a higher smoke point.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more economical and has a longer shelf life.

lemon

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat at a lower price.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Clean the mackerel and pat dry with paper towels.

Place the mackerel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Drizzle olive oil over the mackerel, ensuring it's well-coated.

Mince the garlic and sprinkle it inside the cavity of the fish.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mackerel and stuff lemon slices inside.

Season the fish with coarse black pepper and sea salt.

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top of the mackerel.

Add softened butter cubes on top of the fish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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