How to marinate mackerel in an unusual way: a recipe for an instant appetizer

Mackerel is a very tasty, budget-friendly, and quite versatile fish that can complement both everyday and festive meals. Most often, mackerel is baked in the oven or fried. But the easiest and best option is to simply marinate the fish. One of the options is pickled mackerel with lemon.

The recipe for pickled mackerel with lemon was published on one of the culinary blogs (yimo_in_ukraine) on Instagram.

Ingredients:

• Mackerel

Marinade:

• vegetable oil – 3 tbsp
• Dijon mustard – 1 tbsp

• lemon juice – 2 tbsp
• bay leaves – 2 pcs

Method of preparation:

1. First, clean the fish from the skin, head, and entrails. Then separate the fish fillets.

2. Cut the finished fillet into pieces, and season with salt and pepper.

3. Next, mix all the necessary ingredients for the marinade.

4. Put the fillet pieces in a jar. Pour over the marinade.

5. Leave the fish in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours.