Mackerel fish is widely available, relatively inexpensive and very quick to cook. This flavorful mackerel fillet with a beautifully crisp skin make a delicious and quick meal.
When baking mackerel fillets, make sure you start with fresh fillets with skin on. Leaving the skin on not only provides the crispiness, but also helps to hold the fillet together as well as adding good fats.
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Baked Mackerel Fillets With Butter and Mushroom
Have a quick look on the recipe of this fresh mackerel fish fillet with butter mushroom, easy and delicious meal.
Servings 2
Calories 837kcal
Ingredients
For the fish:
- 2 mackerel fillets skin on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the butter mushrooms:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 6 medium white mushrooms
- 1/2 tbsp chopped parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Set the mackerel fillets with the skin side up on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Pour some olive oil over the fish and dredge with some salt and pepper to taste. Roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Crisp the fish and remove once cooked through. Reserve.
- Set the stove to low. Heat the butter in a small skillet. Quarter the mushrooms and gently drop on the pan. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until the color turns golden. Top with the chopped parsley and enhance the flavor with a dash of salt and pepper.
- Serve the fillet with the butter mushroom and an optional low carb salad.
Nutrition/Macros
Nutrition Facts
Baked Mackerel Fillets With Butter and Mushroom
Amount Per Serving
Calories 837
Calories from Fat 432
% Daily Value*
Fat 48g74%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 227mg76%
Sodium 441mg18%
Potassium 2018mg58%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 92g184%
Vitamin A 536IU11%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 104mg10%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
