Roasted Whole Mackerel (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Roasted Whole Mackerel (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)
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  1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Put a baking sheet on the rack in the center of the oven and close the door. Drizzle both sides of the fish with olive oil and season the inside and outside with salt. Stuff the cavity with the lemon slices and the leftover fennel stalks and fronds.
  2. Open the oven door and carry the fish over squarely in both of your hands. Put the fish in the center of the hot sheet pan and quickly close the door so minimal heat escapes. You should hear the fish sizzle slightly as it hits the hot sheet pan. Reduce the heat to 450 degrees F and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes, then open the door to look at the fish. The eyes will turn white when it s cooked. Touch the fish near the head. It should feel fairly firm, if cooked. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and allow it to rest a few minutes as is.
  3. Use 2 spatulas, 1 under the head and the other under the midsection, to transfer the fish to a serving platter. Use a paring knife to gently cut around the head and the tail. Cut down the length of the back until you can insert 1 of your spatulas down the length of the top fillet and lift it off the bone. Then, lift the head and the full backbone off the fish, unveiling the second fillet. Season the fish with a pinch of salt and lemon juice. Serve with lemon slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2084.19 Kcal (8726 kJ)
Calories from fat 1530.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 170.06g 262%
Cholesterol 646.24mg 215%
Sodium 30271.78mg 1261%
Potassium 3582.15mg 76%
Total Carbs 2.93g 1%
Sugars 0.98g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 4%
Protein 129.57g 259%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 29%
Iron 7.1mg 40%
Calcium 457.4mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 292.41 Kcal (1224 kJ)
Calories from fat 214.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.86g 262%
Cholesterol 90.67mg 215%
Sodium 4247.18mg 1261%
Potassium 502.58mg 76%
Total Carbs 0.41g 1%
Sugars 0.14g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 4%
Protein 18.18g 259%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 29%
Iron 1mg 40%
Calcium 64.2mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 55.7
    Points
  • 56
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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