Filetti di sgombro al forno

Ingredienti

• 6 fresh mackerel filets
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 red onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
• Aluminum foil

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Peel and chop the onion, bell pepper, and...: Peel and chop the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes into thin slices. Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Clean and slice the lemon.

3. 3

   Rinse the mackerel filets under cold water and...: Rinse the mackerel filets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the filets with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

4. 4

   To continue with this mackerel recipe, cut six...: To continue with this mackerel recipe, cut six pieces of aluminum foil, each large enough to wrap a filet with some veggies. Place a mackerel filet on each piece of foil.

5. 5

   Evenly distribute the sliced tomatoes, red onion, bell...: Evenly distribute the sliced tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, and lemon slices among the foil packets.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive...: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle the marinade over each mackerel filet and vegetables and seal the foil packets tightly, leaving some room for air circulation.

7. 7

   Place the foil packets on a baking sheet...: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the mackerel is cooked through and flakes easily.

8. 8

   Carefully open the foil packets with the baked...: Carefully open the foil packets with the baked mackerel and optionally garnish them with fresh parsley. Serve the oven baked mackerel filets with the cooked vegetables on top.