Sgombro con Pomodorini

Sgombro con Pomodorini is a delightful Italian dish featuring mackerel paired with sweet cherry tomatoes, creating a perfect low-carb lunch option. Bursting with flavor, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Mackerel fillets - 300 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon - 1, juiced

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the tomatoes evenly.
3. Place the mackerel fillets on top of the tomato mixture, skin side down.
4. Drizzle the lemon juice over the fish and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the mackerel is cooked through and the tomatoes are blistered.
6. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in omega-3 fatty acids which support heart health.
• Rich in antioxidants from cherry tomatoes, promoting overall wellness.

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