Foil Baked Whole Mackerel
Simple oven-roasted whole Mackerel recipe, with lemon, garlic and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 3 Garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Chopped fresh dill
- 2 Whole Mackerel cleaned and gutted
- 1 Lemon sliced
- Olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to gas mark 6.
- Pat the fish dry, inside and out. Salt generously inside and on both sides outside, then place on a lightly oiled piece of foil that is large enough to enclose the fish.
- Stuff the fish cavity with lemon slices, garlic and herbs. Drizzle generously with olive oil.
- Fold the foil over the fish and close tightly. Place the foiled fish on an oven tray and bake for 30 minutes. The exact time depends on the size of the fish so always check it is cooked before serving.
- Remove from heat, open the foil (taking care not to get scalded by the steam) and add the lemon juice. Serve immediately.