Pan-Seared Mackerel with Lemon Herb Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Mackerel with Lemon Herb Sauce
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 mackerel fillet (about 150g); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste; Lemon wedge for garnish

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15 minTotal time

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320kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1 mackerel fillet (about 150g)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedge for garnish

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A simple yet flavorful main dish featuring crispy pan-seared mackerel fillet topped with a fresh lemon herb sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal.

Main Dish

Steps

Pat the mackerel fillet dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the mackerel fillet skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
Flip the fillet gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
Remove the fish from the pan and plate it.
Spoon the lemon herb sauce over the fish.
Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve immediately.