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.

Sgombro al Forno con Pomodori
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

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and oregano.
  3. Place the mackerel fillets in a baking dish, skin side down, and pour the tomato mixture evenly over the fish.
  4. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the tomatoes are slightly caramelized.
  6. 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