Whole Baked Mackerel

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Mackerel is an underrated fish that’s packed full of flavour, beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B-12 and other important nutrients that can benefit your health while being a budget-friendly and sustainable option too. Buy at its freshest, when in season if you can. Good mackerel will have a shining eyes, colourful skin, blood-red gills and a firm, muscular feel. Their flesh is rich, dark and oily and must be eaten very fresh. Despite the simplicity of the recipe, roasted mackerel with fresh herb, potato, and tomatoes makes a perfect oven-to-table family meal!

 

2 (450 g each) Fresh mackerel, gutted, cleaned and pat dried Salt and pepper 2 tbsp Fresh squeezed lemon juice Fresh dill (or any fresh herb you like) Garlic cloves, crashed Ginger, peeled and sliced 80 g Butter, melted 500 g Potatoes, peeled and cut into small bite-sized pieces 2 Tomatoes, cut into wedges Lemon wedges, to serve

1. Preheat oven to 200C/400F. Line a large baking tray with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
2. Peel and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and boil in a saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove and drain well.
3. Season the mackerels with salt and pepper and drizzle over the lemon juice. Put a handful of dill or the herbs of your choice, a few of crashed garlic cloves and sliced ginger into the cavity of each fish.
4. Place the fish into the baking tray and pour over the melted butter, reserving a tablespoon for the potatoes. Arrange the par-boiled potatoes and tomatoes around fish. Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper and drizzle with the reserved butter. Roughly chop some dill and sprinkle all over if you like.
5. Roast until fish is opaque and cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with the chopped dill and serve with lemon wedges.

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