Baked Mackerel Greek-style (Kolios Plaki)

5 from 3 votes

Baked Mackerel Greek-style (Kolios Plaki)

One of the best ways to cook mackerel. This baked mackerel recipe keeps the fish nice and juicy, topped with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and extra virgin olive oil.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: easy, Fish, Oven baked

Servings: servings

Calories: 864kcal

Ingredients

800-850 grams whole Mackerels
2 medium-sized (600 grams) ripe tomatoes cut into ¼ inch (½cm) round slices
1 medium-sized (260 grams) onion cut into ¼ inch (½cm) round slices
5-6 large (35 grams) garlic cloves cut into chunky slices
120 grams olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

Instructions

Prepare the fish by removing its guts. Leaving the head attached.
Preheat oven to 200°C / 392°F.
Place the fish in a pan that fits it. Season well with kosher salt adding some in its belly as well. Keep in mind that fish requires more salt than meat so season accordingly.
Place some of the onion slices on top of the fish and lay the remaining ones all around the fish.
Toss the garlic slices in the pan all around the fish. Sprinkle the parsley all over on top.
Then top everything with the tomato slices.
Drizzle the olive oil all over the fish and veggies.
Season with freshly ground pepper.
Then pour enough water in the pan so its bottom is completely covered by ½ inch in height (1cm).
Bake for about 30-35 minutes. Make sure that throughout baking there is still water left in the pan. Otherwise, add a little bit extra.
Remove from oven and serve drizzled with all the delicious juices from the pan.

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