Mackerel with Lemon in Foil in the Oven – A Delicious Recipe

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If you love simple fish dishes, then be sure to prepare mackerel baked with lemon in foil in the oven. The foil helps retain the fish's juiciness and prevents the mackerel's fat from escaping, while the lemon perfectly enhances its rich flavor. We're sharing a tried-and-tested recipe!

Preparation time: 45 minutes.
Servings: 2.

Ingredients

• 2 mackerel;
• 1 lemon;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• 1 teaspoon dried dill;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Rinse and pat dry the mackerel with paper towels. Make several shallow cuts on each side with a knife.
2. Slice the lemon into thin rounds and press the garlic through a press.
3. Mix the vegetable oil with garlic, dried dill, ground black pepper, and salt. Rub the fish inside and out with this marinade.
4. Place a few lemon slices into the belly of each mackerel and wrap the fish in foil. Transfer the packets to a baking sheet.
5. Bake the mackerel for 30-35 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).