Many people tend to wonder – why do we eat pollock? There are many other tasty and budget-friendly fish. However, it is worth realizing that pollock is not as simple as it seems. Pollock
is a healthy and, when cooked properly, delicious fish that contains many nutrients. It is
high
in protein, vitamins and minerals
. Due to its high protein content, pollock promotes muscle growth and bone strength. In addition, pollock is a dietary product that is low in calories and fat.
Let’s prepare a juicy baked pollock
.
Ingredients:
- Pollock – 1 kg;
- Salt – 1 tsp;
- Black pepper – a pinch;
- Mayonnaise – 2 tbsp;
- Onion – 3 pcs;
- Carrots – 3 pcs;
- Vegetable oil;
- Ketchup – 2 tbsp;
- Cheese – 100 g.
Cooking baked pollock:
Cleaned fish cut lengthwise and remove the backbone. Cut pollock into small pieces, salt, pepper and smear with mayonnaise.
Marinate the pollock under a lid for 20 minutes. At this time, cut quarter rings onions, fry until soft in vegetable oil.
Grate carrots on a coarse grater and add to the onions
.
Lubricate the vegetable roast with ketchup, divide it into two parts.
Put a part of the vegetable roast into a baking mold. On a pillow of vegetables put marinated pollock, cover with the second part of vegetable roast.
Bake the fish at 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Grate cheese on a coarse grater and sprinkle it over the cooked pollock, send it back to the oven for 5-7 minutes.
We get a flavorful pollock with a garnish of onions and carrots. Cheese perfectly complements the dish and makes it more nourishing.
