Mackerel is a healthy fish that should be in your diet. You shouldn't give it up during the holidays either.
After all, marinated mackerel is a delicious appetizer that will definitely please guests and family members.
However, you shouldn’t think that you need to start preparing such a treat several days in advance.
There is a method that will allow you to serve an appetizer in just a few hours.
Ingredients
- mackerel - 2 pcs.;
- salt - 3 tbsp;
- sugar - 1 tbsp;
- black peppercorns - 8 pcs.;
- allspice peas - 6 pcs.;
- bay leaves - 3 pcs.;
- coriander - 1 pinch;
- onions - 3 pcs.;
- vegetable oil - 5 tbsp;
- apple cider vinegar - 2 tbsp;
- water - 1 l.
How to Marinate Mackerel Quickly and Deliciously
You need to put the spices in a saucepan, pour boiling water over them and cook for about 5 minutes. Then you need to give the liquid time to cool.
The fish must be cleaned, cut into pieces and placed in a bowl or jar, then filled with brine.
The workpiece should be left at room temperature for two hours.
After this time, you need to mix the chopped and mashed onion, vinegar, oil, and pepper mixture in a separate container.
Then you need to put the fish pieces into this marinade.
The preparation should be placed in the refrigerator for one and a half to two hours.
You can keep the mackerel in the marinade for longer if you want an even richer flavor.
Earlier we told you how to deliciously bake fish in the oven.
