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Pan-Seared Mackerel with Lemon
This dish brings together the fresh clean taste of mackerel with a bright zesty kick from lemon creating a perfect balance of flavors. The fish stays tender and juicy while getting a light crispy edge from searing in the pan. It is a quick and delicious meal that adds a pleasant touch of freshness to […]
- Prep
- 6m
- Cook
- 10m
- Total
- 16m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 1/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Pan-Seared Mackerel with Lemon
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| mackerel fillets | 2 as needed |
| sea salt and black pepper | to taste |
| lemon | 1 as needed |
| cooking oil | as needed |
- mackerel fillets2 as needed
- sea salt and black pepperto taste
- lemon1 as needed
- cooking oilas needed
Cooking StepsHow to cook Pan-Seared Mackerel with Lemon step by step
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Step 1Pat the Norwegian mackerel fillets dry. Generously season both sides with freshly ground sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
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Step 2Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the fillets skin-side down and sear for about 3 minutes. Lightly brush the top side with oil, then flip and sear for another 3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate, squeeze a little more lemon juice on top, and garnish with cucumber slices, corn kernels, and cherry tomatoes for presentation.
Pan-Seared Mackerel with Lemon
This dish brings together the fresh clean taste of mackerel with a bright zesty kick from lemon creating a perfect balance of flavors. The fish stays tender and juicy while getting a light crispy edge from searing in the pan. It is a quick and delicious meal that adds a pleasant touch of freshness to […]
Ingredients
- 2 as needed mackerel fillets
- to taste sea salt and black pepper
- 1 as needed lemon
- as needed cooking oil
Instructions
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Pat the Norwegian mackerel fillets dry. Generously season both sides with freshly ground sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the fillets skin-side down and sear for about 3 minutes. Lightly brush the top side with oil, then flip and sear for another 3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate, squeeze a little more lemon juice on top, and garnish with cucumber slices, corn kernels, and cherry tomatoes for presentation.
