Easy Spanish Baked Mackerel Recipe

For those who are ready to delve into the wonderful world of Spanish mackerel recipes, we bring you another gem.

We are talking about the Spanish baked mackerel recipe, a recipe that anyone can make, and that only calls for a few staple ingredients.

Keep scrolling down this article to learn how to cook Spanish recipes with mackerel in the oven, with some helpful tips for storing and serving.

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Background of the Dish

Most of the Andalusian smoked mackerel filet recipes were created centuries ago, as soon as fishing for this type of animal was developed.

However, only a few of those recipes managed to hit the spot and remain popular for all these years.

The roasted mackerel recipe is the best example of achieving that accomplishment, as its popularity only grows thanks to how easy it is to make, and the fact that the only irreplaceable ingredient is the mackerel.

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Things You’ll Need for Spanish Baked Mackerel Recipe

To make this Spanish baked mackerel recipe you need mackerel fish, olive oil, white wine, onion, garlic cloves, and tomatoes as the main ingredients.

For cooking Spanish mackerel you will need a large baking dish and foil.

Ingredients

• 4 whole mackerel (gutted and cleaned)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 lemon
• 1 onion
• 2 tomatoes
• 1/4 cup (15-30gr) fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika 
• Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

How to Make Spanish Baked Mackerel Recipe – Step by Step Guide

1. To start with this baked Spanish mackerel fillet recipe, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Now, peel and mince the garlic. Peel the onion and chop it into thin slices, do the same with the tomatoes (discarding the seeds). Chop the lemon into slices. Chop the fresh parsley.

3. Then, rinse the mackerel under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Make a few diagonal cuts on each side of the mackerel to help the flavors penetrate.

4. Grab a large bowl and combine the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and extra-virgin olive oil. Season this mixture with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. This will be the marinade for the mackerel baked in foil.

5. After that, rub the marinade all over the mackerel. Make sure to get the marinade into the cuts you made on the fish.

6. Now grab a baking dish large enough to hold all four mackerel, and arrange half of the lemon slices, onion slices, and tomato slices on the bottom.

7. Then place the marinated mackerel on top of the bed of vegetables in the baking dish. Arrange the remaining lemon, onion, and tomato slices on top of the mackerel.

8. Pour the white wine evenly over the Spanish mackerel fish and vegetables. Cover the baking dish for the baked mackerel in foil, and place it in the preheated oven.

9. For the cooking step on this Spanish baked mackerel recipe, take the fish to the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the mackerel is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the size of your mackerel.

10. Once the is cooked, remove the foil, and if desired, sprinkle a bit of paprika over the top for added color and flavor.

11. Place the baking dish with the mackerel in the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the fish and vegetables develop a golden color.

12. Finally, remove the baked mackerel from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. To finish this Spanish baked mackerel recipe you can garnish the dishes with lemon wedges and some additional fresh parsley if desired.

Substitution of Ingredients

If you don’t have some of the ingredients to prepare this Spanish baked mackerel recipe there is no need to run to the store, there are a few changes that you can make.

Of course, it is a Spanish mackerel filet recipe, but you can prepare it with other fish filets like cod or hake.

Other vegetables that you can add to this baked mackerel recipe are bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, sliced carrots, eggplants, etc.

For this recipe you need fresh Spanish mackerel, you can use frozen mackerel, but not canned mackerel (as it already comes cooked).

Cooking Spanish mackerel is super simple, but for this healthy mackerel recipe we recommend using the foil as described in the recipe, to make sure that the the top doesn’t burn or that the Spanish mackerel filet doesn’t end up dry.

You should also try the Spanish fish stew, grilled mackerel recipe, or the trampo salad with mackerel. And of course, the mackerel soup recipe is not to be missed either.

The mackerel steaks recipe is another of those Spanish mackerel recipes that must be saved for when you want to bring Spanish cuisine to your kitchen.

Try the whole mackerel recipe that’s a bit similar to this one and can served with whatever side dish you like.

Tips on Serving Spanish Baked Mackerel Recipe

With this Spanish baked mackerel recipe you have the perfect mackerel filet ready to be served with a mix of cooked vegetables.

Still, to make it more filling, you can serve it with a side of ensalada Campera, Spanish mashed potatoes, or tortilla de patatas.

For appetizers, you can prepare other cold smoked mackerel recipes or fish recipes in general, like the bacalao croquettes, bacalao gazpacho or the ensalada de bacalao.

Now if you want to turn this mackerel oven recipe into an appetizer or tapa, you can serve a smaller portion or chop it and use it as the topping for a mackerel salad recipe.

How to Store Spanish Baked Mackerel Recipe

We love baked mackerel recipes due to how easy they are to store, and thankfully, the Spanish baked mackerel recipe follows this rule.

Once you finish preparing the Spanish baked mackerel recipe you have to let the fish come to room temperature, and then place it in a covered container.

After that, you can store your Mediterranean mackerel recipe in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 45 days.

Other recipes for Spanish mackerel that you can prepare if you are planning on freezing them are the mackerel patty recipe and the mackerel pate recipe.

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