Baked Mackerel with Vegetables: A Healthy Turkish Feast

mackerel

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: sardines

Sardines are often less expensive and still provide healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

Preheat the oven.

Clean and gut the mackerel if not already prepared.

Slice the onion, carrot, and pepper into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, combine the vegetables with a little oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to taste.

Place the mackerel on a baking tray.

Stuff the mackerel with lemon slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Arrange the seasoned vegetables around the mackerel on the tray.

Add butter on top of the mackerel and vegetables if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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