Smoky Uruguayan Mackerel Bake
A simple, smoky Uruguayan-inspired mackerel dish baked to perfection. This recipe combines the rich flavors of smoky Uruguayan spices with the delicate taste of mackerel.
Ingredients
- ●4 Mackerel filletsFresh or frozen, 6 oz each
- ●2 tsp Smoked paprikaUruguayan-style smoked paprika
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilExtra virgin olive oil
- ●1 tsp SaltFine sea salt
- ●1/2 tsp Black pepperFreshly ground black pepper
- ●2 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsleyChopped
- ●2 tbsp Lemon juiceFreshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season the mackerel fillets with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the mackerel fillets for 2 minutes on each side, until browned.
- 5
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- 6
Meanwhile, mix the minced garlic and chopped parsley in a small bowl.
- 7
Remove the skillet from the oven and top each mackerel fillet with the garlic-parsley mixture and a drizzle of lemon juice.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.