Sgombro al Forno

Ingredients

• 2 whole mackerel
• 1 large lemon
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons rosemary
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 cup white wine

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Clean the mackerel by removing the innards and rinsing it under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Slice the lemon into thin rounds. Place half of the lemon slices inside the cavity of each mackerel.

5. 5

   Rub the olive oil mixture all over the outside and inside of the mackerel.

6. 6

   Place the mackerel in a baking dish. Arrange the remaining lemon slices on top of the fish.

7. 7

   Pour the white wine into the baking dish around the mackerel.

8. 8

   Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the mackerel before serving.

11. 11

    Serve the mackerel with the pan juices and additional lemon wedges on the side.