What to cook with fresh frozen mackerel - 3 delicious recipes

Sea fish contains such beneficial substances as iodine, magnesium, phosphorus, fluorine, potassium and many vitamins, including A and D. Experienced housewives can offer a lot of options for what to cook from freshly frozen mackerel, because it is suitable for salting, pickling, smoking, baking, frying and making soups and broths. I offer 3 delicious options for dishes from this healthy fish.

Important nuances:

• it is impossible to thaw the product in hot water, since already at a liquid temperature above 30 degrees the process of protein destruction begins. For the same reason, do not use defrosting in a microwave;
• it is better to cut fish not completely thawed - it is easier to disassemble it and in finished form it will be more juicy.

Oven baked mackerel with potatoes

• Cooking time - 60 minutes.
• Servings Per Container - 3-4.
• Destination - lunch or dinner.
• The difficulty level is simple.

First, I’ll tell you how tasty it is to bake fish and potatoes in the oven. The dish turns out appetizing and very fragrant. It will also be appropriate if guests are expected to arrive.

Ingredients:

• fresh frozen / fresh mackerel - 700 g;
• potatoes - 450 g;
• onions - 150 g;
• lemon juice - 20 ml;
• salt - according to taste preferences;
• spices for fish (dried carrots, onions, garlic, ground coriander, paprika, citric acid, turmeric, thyme, parsley, ground hot pepper) - 2 tsp;
• vegetable oil - for lubricating the foil.

Step by step description:

1. Mackerel cleaned from the insides, remove the tails, fins and heads. Rinse thoroughly in cold water and wrap with a paper towel to rid the product of excess moisture. Grate with spices and salt, carefully lubricating inside and out, sprinkle the surface with lemon juice.
2. Make several oblique incisions on the carcasses (in the case of whole baking) or divide them into portioned slices.
3. Peel the potatoes, cut them into thin slices, chop the onions in any usual way.
4. Cover the baking sheet with foil, grease it with vegetable oil and lay out the prepared ingredients in layers: potatoes, then chopped onions and fish. Cover with another layer of foil.
5. Cook the dish in the oven at a temperature of 180 degrees. The baking time is about 45 minutes. 15 minutes before the completion of the process, remove the top layer of foil.

Advice! To get rid of a strong fishy smell, you can rub the mackerel with lemon juice and stand for 15-30 minutes.

In a pan with onions and carrots

• Cooking time is 35 minutes.
• Destination - lunch or dinner.
• The difficulty is medium.

I propose to cook mackerel in a pan with carrots and onions according to this simple recipe.

Ingredients:

• fresh-frozen / fresh mackerel - 700-800 g;
• onions - 1 medium-sized head;
• carrots - 1 pc.;
• salt - a small pinch;
• ground black pepper - a small pinch;
• garlic - 2 prongs;
• spices for fish (can be omitted) - 2 tsp;
• tomato paste (can be replaced with ketchup or sauce) - 1 tbsp. l .;
• vegetable oil (refined) - for frying;
• water - 100-150 ml.

Step by step recipe:

1. To clean the mackerel from the intestines and the black film, cut off the fins, heads and tails.
2. Rinse the carcasses under running water and cut into portions.
3. Lubricate each piece with a mixture of salt, pepper and spices and leave to soak for 10-15 minutes.
4. Chop the onions in half rings, grate the carrots on a coarse grater.
5. Fry vegetables in vegetable oil until half cooked (about 10 minutes). Add tomato paste and garlic, passed through the press, mix thoroughly and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
6. Put the fish on a “pillow” of onions and carrots, pour in water, close the pan with a lid and leave to simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes.

On a note. Mackerel has a delicate structure, so it is important to monitor the cooking time. If you overexpose it on fire, the dish will lose its attractive appearance and part of the nutrients.

How to cook steamed fish in a slow cooker

• Destination - lunch or dinner.
• Servings Per Container - 3-4.
• The difficulty level is simple.
• Cooking time - 45 minutes.

A slow cooker will help to cook fish deliciously. Mackerel will languish in its own juice at a constant temperature, which will allow it to maintain a delicate structure and aroma.

Ingredients:

• freshly frozen mackerel - 700 g;
• onions - 1 head;
• mayonnaise - 200 g;
• spice mix - 1.5 tsp;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - a small pinch;
• lemon juice - 1 tbsp. l .;
• water - 1 multi-glass.

How to cook steam fish:

1. Clean mackerel from entrails, bones, fins, tails and rinse under running water. Cut into portions, salt and pepper to taste.
2. Combine in a separate container fish, lemon juice, mayonnaise and onions, shredded in half rings. Leave in the fridge for marinating for approximately 40 minutes.
3. Pour water into the multicooker bowl, install a grate on top (a steaming basket), grease it with vegetable oil and put the fish, onion on top.
4. Close the appliance with a lid, turn on the “Steam” mode for 35-40 minutes.

Mackerel prepared according to this recipe is combined with all kinds of side dishes, including fresh vegetables, potatoes and rice. When serving, you can decorate the finished dish with fresh herbs and lemon slices.