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Lime Mackerel – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Lime Mackerel

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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 297
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 mackerel fillets (approximately 5.3 oz (150g) each, total 21.2 oz (600g))
  • 2.0 tbsp (30ml) lime juice
  • 2.0 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp (1.2g / 0.04 oz) sweet paprika
  • Choose Freshness First: When buying fish for your Lime Mackerel, look for bright, clear eyes and shiny, metallic skin. Mackerel is an oily fish that spoils faster than white fish, so freshness is key to avoiding a fishy aftertaste.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 360°F (182°C) and line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange the 4 mackerel fillets (21. 2 oz (600g)) on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out evenly for even heat distribution.
  3. Drizzle 2. 0 tbsp (30ml) of olive oil and 2. 0 tbsp (30ml) of fresh lime juice directly over the fish, then sprinkle with 0. 5 tsp (1. 2g / 0.07 oz) of sweet paprika.
  4. Rub the oil and seasonings gently into the flesh of each fillet using your hands or a pastry brush to ensure full coverage.
  5. Bake at 360°F (182°C) for 30 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Don't Skip the Room Temp Rest: Take your mackerel fillets out of the fridge about 10–15 minutes before baking. This ensures the Lime Mackerel cooks evenly from edge to center.
  7. Pat it Dry: Before adding your oil and lime, pat the skin side of the mackerel with a paper towel. This helps the seasoning stick better and prevents the fish from steaming rather than roasting.
  8. Zest for Extra Zing: For a more intense citrus aroma, grate 0. 1 oz (3g) of lime zest over the fillets before they go into the oven. The oils in the zest provide a deeper flavor than the juice alone.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 21.4gFat: 22.7g

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