Baked Mackerel with Dill and Lemon

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Mackerel fillets baked with fresh dill and lemon for a rich, omega-3-packed meal that supports skin health without added sugars. This Scandinavian-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs mackerel fillets, fresh dill, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 14 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place mackerel fillets skin-side down on a greased baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 lemon zest, 1/2 lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped dill, sea salt, and black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Brush mixture evenly over mackerel. Bake 12-15 minutes until fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily at the thickest part.

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