Uruguayan Pan-Seared Mackerel
A simple and flavorful Uruguayan-inspired dish featuring pan-seared mackerel with a crispy crust.
Ingredients
- β4 mackerel filletsfresh or frozen
- β2 tbsp xtra virgin olive oil
- β1 cup dense breadcrumbs
- β skilletfor cooking
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Season the mackerel fillets with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat.
- 5
Sear the mackerel fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 7
Meanwhile, mix the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 8
Remove the skillet from the oven and top each mackerel fillet with breadcrumbs.
- 9
Return the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- 10
Serve immediately.