Mackerel Baked with Herbs

• 4-6 fresh mackerel
• 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• butter
• thyme

Have your fishmonger clean, head and tail the fish. Combine finely chopped parsley with 2 to 3 tablespoons softened butter and as many pinches of powdered thyme. Lay the fish in a well-buttered baking dish and dust lightly with flour. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper; dot wi