MACKEREL WITH LEMON OLIVE OIL AND TOMATOES
Mackerel is a sustainable, velvety, sweet-tasting fish that deserves more attention than it usually gets. Here, the pale fillets are roasted on a bed of fragrant basil leaves with a lemon zest-infused olive oil, chopped olives and juicy cherry tomatoes. If you have a bottle of cold-pressed lemon olive oil on hand, you can use it here in place of making your own. If infusing your own oil, feel free to use either a regular lemon or a Meyer lemon. Leftover lemon oil is great on salads, tossed with vegetables, or drizzled over avocado toast.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the oil: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil and lemon zest until you see the first tiny bubble appear on the side of the pan. Immediately turn off heat. You don't want the mixture to simmer.
- Let infuse for at least 20 minutes (and preferably an hour) before using; you do not have to strain it. Oil can be made up to a month in advance. Store in a sealed jar at room temperature.
- When ready to prepare the fish, heat oven to 425 degrees. Place the basil leaves on a rimmed baking dish and arrange fish on top. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper, then drizzle the lemon oil over the fillets. Top with olives. Scatter tomatoes around the pan.
- Roast until the fish is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes for thin fillets and up to 12 minutes for thick fillets.
- Cut naked lemon into wedges. Serve fish drizzled with more lemon oil, garnished with lemon wedges and torn basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 405, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 605 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
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MD Mumin hasan Hasan1
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Yasra Saher
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the sauce is tangy and delicious.
Tristian Jones
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook mackerel. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy.
mdsaidul islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Sr Shurobe
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the fish was a bit dry.
Alvaro Garcia
[email protected]I thought the sauce was a bit too oily.
Thaba Jatti
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, but the results were not as flavorful as I had hoped.
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[email protected]The fish was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.
Sajidalikhansiyal 123
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Marvious
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the sauce is tangy and delicious. I love serving it over rice or pasta.
rafay jamil
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook mackerel. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.
Azeez Adisa
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Lerushka De jager
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.
Taha janjua
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Sahra Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and delicious.
Kachala6 Kiwanga
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The fish is always perfectly cooked and the sauce is amazing.
hala Saleh
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the lemon-olive oil-tomato sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.