Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring whole mackerel grilled or roasted with lemon and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole mackerel, cleaned and scaled
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub mackerel with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff fish cavity with lemon slices, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Grill or roast for 10-12 minutes per side until skin is crispy and flesh flakes easily.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure fish is fresh for best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on fish size.
- Use fresh herbs for optimal aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled mackerel, roasted mackerel, lemon herb fish, healthy seafood