Baked mackerel is a tasty and healthy dish that can become a decoration of any table. Thanks to the simplicity of preparation, availability of ingredients and unique flavor, it is popular with many hostesses. Mackerel
is rich in vitamins D and B12, contains a large amount of protein, iodine, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, fluorine and other useful elements.
There are many ways to cook mackerel. It can be fried, stewed, sauteed, smoked or baked. However, the method with baking allows you to preserve all the useful properties of fish and give it a unique taste and flavor.
Ingredients:
- mackerel – 2 pcs;
- lemon – 1 pc;
- thyme – 4 sprigs;
- garlic – 3 cloves;
- chili pepper – 1 pc;
- vegetable oil – 3 tbsp;
- soy sauce – 3 tbsp;
- mustard grains – 1 tsp;
- salt – ½ tsp;
- juniper – 4 pcs.
Preparation of baked mackerel:
For the marinade it is necessary to combine in vegetable oil soy sauce, mustard grain mustard, crushed chili pepper, pressed garlic. Cut thin circles of lemon and put them on the bottom of the baking mold.
Put thyme on the lemon pillow
.
Grind juniper in a crusher and pour it into the marinade.
Make small incisions in the cleaned fish across the backbone
.
Brush the fish with marinade and place it on the lemon pillow.
Fill the fish with the rest of the marinade, leave a little. Bake the fish at 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes. 10 minutes before the fish is ready, smear the fish with the rest of the marinade.
After cooking, you can serve mackerel with any garnish. This fish is suitable for any occasion, whether it is a simple dinner or a festive event.
