Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for pan-seared mackerel finished with a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Mackerel fillets, about 6 oz each, skin on
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the mackerel fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the mackerel fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet.
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the pan-seared mackerel.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the fish for crispy skin.
- Do not overcook the mackerel; it should be flaky and moist.
- Adjust garlic quantity to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pan-Seared Mackerel, Garlic Butter, Mackerel Recipe, Seafood Dinner, Quick Recipe, Healthy Meal, Garlic Butter Fish, Pan-Fried Mackerel, Weeknight Dinner