Lemon-scented Saury

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Remove the internal organs from the scallop, wipe it dry, and make diagonal cuts on both sides of the surface with the knife.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides and spread evenly with your hands.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Cut half a lemon and rub the zest onto the saury, then marinate for half an hour.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and brush it with olive oil.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Shake off any excess lemon peel from the marinated saury, arrange them evenly on aluminum foil, and place some lemon slices on top.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Preheat the oven 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit) with both top and bottom heat, then bake for about 20 minutes.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   After about ten minutes, take it out, flip it over, brush it with oil, and put it back in the oven to continue baking.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Remove from the oven when the surface is slightly charred.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Cut some lemon slices, squeeze some on top when you eat, and enjoy!