Sgombro al Forno con Pomodori
Sgombro al Forno con Pomodori is a delightful baked mackerel dish, infused with the freshness of ripe tomatoes and aromatic herbs. This Paleo-friendly Italian midnight treat is both satisfying and healthy, perfect for a late-night meal.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
350 kcal
Ingredients
- Mackerel fillets - 2 (about 300g total)
- Ripe tomatoes - 200g, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon - 1, juiced
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Oregano - 1 teaspoon
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- Place the mackerel fillets in a baking dish, skin side down, and pour the tomato mixture evenly over the fish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the tomatoes are slightly caramelized.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- High in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
- Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes, supporting immune function.
Tags
ItalianPaleoMidnight