Crunchy Mackerel with Sauteed Mushrooms in Lemon Juice Sauce - Naturally Strong

Crunchy Mackerel with Sauteed Mushrooms in Lemon Juice Sauce

I love mackerel. But its smell doesn’t love my house so I rarely cooked it.

Until I stumbled upon this method to avoid it smelling the entire house when cooking it in a pan.

Simply put a bowl with white vinegar just next to the stove.

When I read it I thought of another mambo jumbo technique you can find plenty of on the internet. But, hey, white vinegar is super cheap so why not trying!

It worked!!

Because I was afraid that the smelly smoke would contaminate my softboxes diffusers, I didn’t film it, unfortunately. But I could take nice pics to put on the website as you can see.

Why is this recipe a good post-workout?

Mackerel contains high amounts of omega3s which have an anabolic effect. This means that they can stimulate directly muscle protein synthesis which becomes synergistic with your workout.

How does it taste like?

mackerel and champignons close upmackerel and champignons close upFatty fish cooked in a hot pan with olive oil is amazing because, when you sear it, the Maillard reaction takes place and the fish surface becomes super crunchy. Having the oil infused with garlic before searing the fish will infuse all that goodness into the fish.

Let me tell you what a match made in heaven is mackerel with olive oil, garlic, and lemon!

The parley then will completely remove the fishy taste creating a great balance with the lemon and all the other tastes.

I’m really proud of this simple yet succulent dish!

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Cheap, easy, quick, and plenty of omega3s to boost your muscle protein synthesis. This is a great post-workout meal!
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Nutrition Facts
Crunchy Mackerel with Sauteed Mushrooms in Lemon Juice Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 690 Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 9.4g 47%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 61g 122%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Diet Keto, LCHF, Paleo, Primal
Cost Low
Ready in 10 - 15 min
Calories 450 - 700 kcal
Net Carbs < 5g
Protein per serving > 50g
Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 10 min
Servings
Ingredients
Diet Keto, LCHF, Paleo, Primal
Cost Low
Ready in 10 - 15 min
Calories 450 - 700 kcal
Net Carbs < 5g
Protein per serving > 50g
Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 10 min
Servings
Ingredients
Mackerel and Champignons
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Nutrition Facts
Crunchy Mackerel with Sauteed Mushrooms in Lemon Juice Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 690 Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 9.4g 47%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 61g 122%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
  1. In a hot pan on medium-high heat add 1 tbsp olive oil
  2. When oil starts to smoke add 1 clove of garlic minced and chili powder
  3. When the garlic starts to brown (30 seconds) add the sliced mushrooms
  4. Add a pinch of salt
  5. Stir constantly until mushrooms shrink in size (approx. 2-3 min)
  6. Set mushrooms aside
  7. Pat the mackerel dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper
  8. In the same pan, over high-medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil
  9. When oil start to smoke, add 1 clove of garlic crushed
  10. When the garlic is brown from both sides, remove and add in the mackerel with skin side down
  11. Leave it for approx. 1 min or until it detaches from the pan
  12. Flip it and leave it approx. 3 min
  13. Pour the juice of half lemon and reduce the heat to medium
  14. Cover for approx. 3 min (peak the flesh to see if it's cooked)
  15. When done, transfer to a plate, put the mushrooms aside
  16. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and fresheley chopped parsley
Variations & Substitutions

If you are not doing the ketogenic diet, feel free to serve it with a steamed or baked sweet potato with a drizzle of salt, olive oil, black pepper, and cayenne.

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Alex Ferrari
 

I'm a PhD in Biochemistry with a passion for lifting, living healthy, and, especially...good eats! Read more about me here.

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