In my opinion, Spanish mackerel are the tastiest members of the mackerel family and this Broiled Spanish Mackerel recipe is a great way to showcase this flaky fish. Spanish mackerel have shiny slender bodies and can be found swimming in the open seas of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably harvested and is not overfished.
The other great thing about this Spanish mackerel recipe? It is keto-friendly if you’re a pescatarian on the keto diet. I think the element that raises this recipe above other Spanish mackerel recipes I’ve tried is the broiled lemons. Just before cooking, I lay some lemon slices on top of the mackerel fillets and these infuse the fish with a citrusy lemon flavor as they cook.
To make Broiled Spanish Mackerel, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the broiler in your oven and ensure that the oven rack is placed about 6 inches from the heat source.
Lightly grease a baking dish.
Brush some olive oil onto both sides of each mackerel fillet. Place the fillets in the baking dish skin side down.
Sprinkle each fillet with paprika, salt, and pepper to season the fish.
Place two lemon slices on each fillet.
Broil the fillets for 5 - 7 minutes until the fish begins to flake.
Serve immediately. This broiled mackerel tastes great with a fresh green salad.
Without doubt, this Broiled Spanish Mackerel recipe is a winner. It’s really quick and simple and the broiled lemons pack a powerful flavor punch. Try it out and come back here soon to leave a review!
Man, this Keto Broiled Spanish Mackerel is a game-changer! My wife whipped it up last night, and the kids actually ate it without complaints. Broiled lemons are genius—adds the zing!
Delicious! Made this for dinner last night, paired with a fresh salad and the kids loved it. So easy and really brings out the mackerel’s flavor!
Superb flavor blast!
Delicious!
Absolutely loved this Broiled Spanish Mackerel recipe! The lemon slices really amp up the flavour. Made it for the fam last weekend, and they couldn't get enough! So quick to whip up, it’s defo going in my weekly rotation.
Delicious!
Yummy!
Superb! Made this for my fam last night. The broiled lemons are a game changer, they really bring out the flavor of the fish. Everyone loved it! Can't believe how easy it was to whip up. Totally doing this again. Yum!
Absolutely loved it! The lemon flavor brightened up my dinner in a special way. I made this on a cozy night in, and it felt like a real treat!
Delicious, easy, perfect!
This was a simple and tasty dish! I made it for my family last weekend, and they loved the lemon flavor. Perfect for a quick keto meal. Definitely will make again!
Made this mackerel for date night, and wow, so good!
Simple and delicious!
Superb flavor combo! I made this for my friends last weekend, and everyone loved it. The lemons really bring out the fish's taste. Since adopting keto, I cherish simple yet flavorful recipes like this one.
Broiled mackerel blew our minds! My kids loved it, super easy to make!
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