Mackerel with Tomato Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• Mackerel (500 g or 1 lb)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 100 g (3.5 oz) tomato purée
• Parsley
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt

TIMES AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL

• 45 minutes
• Easy

PREPARATION

Prepare the fish, removing the insides, the fins, and the head. Wash and dry thoroughly. Mince the parsley and garlic. Stuff inside the fish belly. Place the mackerel in a deep baking dish, cover with the tomato purée, and top with the remaining garlic, parsley mixture, and a pinch of salt. Finish by drizzling olive oil over the fish. Bake at 180° C (356° F) for 30 minutes. 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE 

Mackerel is rich in essential omega-3 fats and contains numerous vitamins and minerals. One portion of this recipe provides 50% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin D and 100% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin B12.