🐟 Mackerel in Tomato Sauce

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Fresh mackerel fillets simmered in tomato sauce with bell pepper and garlic, a hearty oily-fish dish.

⏱️ 20 min🍽️ 2 servings👩‍🍳 Easy🔥 553 calories per serving💪 36 g protein per serving

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (350 g) mackerel fillets
  • 3/4 cup (200 g) jarred tomato sauce
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) green bell pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 oz (8 g) fresh parsley
  • 1 pinch fine salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

How to make it, step by step

  1. Sauté the chopped green bell pepper and sliced garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  2. Add the jarred tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook 5 minutes, stirring until well combined.
  3. Season the mackerel fillets with salt and pepper and place them on the sauce. Cover and cook over low heat for 6-8 minutes.
  4. Check that the mackerel is done (the flesh flakes easily).
  5. Serve with chopped parsley on top.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

553
calories
36 g
protein
13 g
carbs
41 g
fat

Values are approximate.

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