How to bake mackerel deliciously and quickly: top 5 options
Mackerel is an ideal fish for baking. It has few bones and a very soft and juicy texture. In addition, the product is very budget-friendly and can be cooked in a variety of ways in a minimum amount of time.
Food blogger Oksana Kretsul (oksana_kretsul) shared her tips on how to bake mackerel on Instagram.
Recipe for delicious baked mackerel
Source: Screenshot of the post on the Instagram page of food blogger Oksana Kretsul
How to prepare the fish for cooking:
1. Do not defrost it completely, only 50-60%, so it will be easier to work with it.
2. Rinse under running water.
3. Cut open the belly, remove the insides and remove the black film.
4. Cut the fillets along the backbone on both sides.
5. Rinse again under running water, pat dry with paper towels.
The first option of baking:
Spiced lemon and mackerel for baking
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Oksana Kretsul
- mackerel
- salt
- lemon
Method of preparation:
Mustard for cooking
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Oksana Kretsul
1. Put the mackerel on the parchment, and generously salt.
2. Sprinkle a little lemon juice, and cover with lemon slices.
The second option:
- mackerel
- salt
- lemon
- mustard seeds
Method of preparation:
Putting fish on a baking sheet
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Oksana Kretsul
1. Put the mackerel on the parchment, generously salt, and sprinkle with lemon juice.
2. Add mustard seeds,
3. Cover with lemon slices.
The third option:
- mackerel
- salt
- lemon
- blue onion
Method of preparation:
1. Mackerel put on parchment. generously salt.
2. Add thinly sliced blue onion, and cover with lemon slices.
The fourth option:
- mackerel
- lemon
- soy sauce
Method of preparation:
1. Marinate the mackerel for half an hour in soy sauce mixed with lemon juice (1:1).
2. Put on a baking sheet and bake.
The fifth option:
- mackerel
- salt
- lemon
- rosemary
Method of preparation:
Delicious mackerel ready to go
Source: Screenshot of a post on the Instagram page of food blogger Oksana Kretsul
1. Put the mackerel on a baking sheet, sprinkle with lemon juice.
2. Season well with salt and cover with a sprig of rosemary.
3. Bake the mackerel for 25-35 minutes at 180 degrees.
Despite the fact that mackerel is a rather oily fish, you need to grease the parchment with a little oil.
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