Mackerel is a fish that contains many useful substances. It has vitamins D, B12, selenium, phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids and other elements. Mackerel
can have a positive effect on human health. For example, improve the brain and nervous system, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, strengthen bones and joints, improve immunity and promote weight loss.
However, it is important to remember that you should not abuse smoked mackerel because of its high salt content.
Let’s prepare baked mackerel with garnish
.
Ingredients for baked mackerel:
- mackerel – 2 pcs;
- salt – 1 tsp;
- black pepper – 1/3 tsp;
- paprika – 1 tsp;
- garlic – 5 cloves;
- vegetable oil – 60 ml;
- onion – 2 pcs;
- carrots – pcs;
- parsley – bundle.
Cooking baked mackerel:
Remove fins, gills, head and tail from the fish. Separate the backbone from the fillet, remove the insides, clean the fish from films and other waste.
In a separate bowl mix salt, paprika and black pepper, press 3 cloves of garlic,
pour 30 ml of oil to the spices and garlic
,
mix
.
Smear the mackerel fillet with this mixture, leave to marinate for half an hour.
At this time, chop finely onion and fry until transparent in a frying pan in vegetable oil. Grate carrots on a coarse grater, add to the onions and fry for a couple of minutes.
Salt and pepper the vegetables, fry for another 2 minutes. Chop parsley and add it to the vegetables, mix.
Put the vegetable roast on the mackerel fillet, spread it evenly over the whole surface.
Place the mackerel on a baking tray lined with parchment and bake at 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
Thus we get excellent juicy mackerel fillet with vegetables. This is a good option for a festive dinner.
