Pan-Seared Mackerel with Lemon Herb Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Mackerel with Lemon Herb Sauce
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 mackerel fillet (about 150g); 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 lemon (juice and zest); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon honey; Optional: mixed salad greens for serving

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20 minTotal time

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350kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1 mackerel fillet (about 150g)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 lemon (juice and zest)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon honey
Optional: mixed salad greens for serving

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A quick and flavorful main dish featuring crispy pan-seared mackerel fillets paired with a zesty lemon herb sauce. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Main Dish

Steps

Pat the mackerel fillet dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Place the mackerel skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
Flip the fillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, honey, and chopped parsley to make the sauce.
Remove the fish from the pan and drizzle the lemon herb sauce over the top.
Serve immediately with mixed salad greens if desired.