How to Make Broiled Spanish Mackerel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Broiled Spanish Mackerel is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to prepare and full of flavor. This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers who want to enjoy a simple, yet satisfying meal. Spanish mackerel is a popular choice for this recipe because of its firm texture and rich, buttery flavor. When broiled, the fish becomes tender and flaky, with a subtle smoky char that enhances its natural taste.

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Ingredients

  • 6 (3 ounce) fillets Spanish mackerel fillets
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 slices lemon

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 3-ounce fillets

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Rub both sides of each mackerel fillet with olive oil and place with the skin side down into the prepared baking dish. Season each fillet with the paprika, salt, and pepper. Top each fillet with two lemon slices.
  • Bake the fillets under the broiler until the fish just begins to flake, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 310mg