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Mackerel with Crushed Potatoes and Oregano

A delicious combination of crispy-skinned mackerel fillets served over crushed baby potatoes with a tangy yogurt sauce, fresh oregano, and bright lemon zest. This Mediterranean-inspired dish perfectly balances rich fish with creamy potatoes and herbal notes.

4 servings
44 min
Published October 4, 2025

Ingredients

  • •2 pounds small waxy potatoes (such as baby Yukon Gold)
  • •1 to taste Kosher salt
  • •1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • •1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • •1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • •1 to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • •4 cloves garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
  • •5 tablespoons olive oil
  • •4 fillets skin-on mackerel fillets
  • •2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • •1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • •1 to taste Flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place potatoes in a large pot, add water to cover, and season with kosher salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain; let cool slightly.

    12 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, and vinegar in a small bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper. Set yogurt sauce aside.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Place potatoes on a broiler-proof rimmed baking sheet and, using the bottom of a small bowl or measuring cup, press potatoes to flatten slightly. Add garlic, drizzle with 4 tablespoons oil, and toss to coat; season with kosher salt and pepper. Broil potatoes until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

    12 min

  4. 4.

    Rub skin side of mackerel with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with kosher salt and pepper. Place, skin side up, on top of potatoes and broil until fish is opaque throughout and skin is crisp, 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and top with oregano and lemon zest.

    12 min

  5. 5.

    Spoon yogurt sauce onto each plate and top with potatoes and fish; sprinkle with sea salt.

    3 min

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