Baked mackerel

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Cooking the fish in the oven takes about 25 minutes. If you use a gutted fish, you just need to stuff it with lemon, season it, and put it in the oven. The process is very simple. Try it! The ready dish can be served at the table.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Wash the lemon and slice it thinly with the peel. Preheat the oven to its maximum temperature (mine is 260 degrees). Place the baking tray in the oven and close the door. Brush the fish inside and out with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fill the cavity with lemon slices and chopped dill.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Open the oven, place the fish in the center of the baking sheet, and quickly close the door to prevent heat loss. You should hear the fish sizzle slightly as it hits the baking sheet. Reduce the heat to 220 degrees and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the fish on the baking sheet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Use two spatulas (one under the head and one under the belly) to transfer the fish to a serving platter. Use a filleting knife to carefully cut off the head and tail. With a spatula, separate half of the fillet (down to the backbone). Season the fish with a pinch of salt and serve with lemon slices.