How to pickle mackerel so that it can be eaten in Lent: recipe for a delicious marinade

Mackerel is one of the most budget-friendly and healthy fish species that can be baked, pickled, and marinated. It is especially tasty when combined with onions and spicy marinade.

Food blogger Oksana (oksana_dorosh_rezeptu) shared a recipe for delicious mackerel in marinade, which can be eaten during Lent, on her Instagram page.

Ingredients:

• frozen mackerel - 2 pcs.
• onions - 2-3 pcs
• water - 200 ml
• salt - 1 tsp
• sugar - 1 tsp.
• vegetable mix seasoning - 1 tsp.
• ground coriander - 1 tsp.
• oil - 70 g
• vinegar - 50 ml
• bay leaves
• black peppercorns

Method of preparation:

1. Peel the fish and remove the insides. Cut into portions and put in a saucepan in one layer.

2. Cut the onion into rings and place between each piece of fish.

3. Mix the remaining ingredients for the marinade and bring to a boil. Pour over the fish.

4. Put the fish in the marinade back on the stove, bring to a boil and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Then cool the fish and store it in the marinade.