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Salted mackerel
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Salted mackerel

120 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The appetizer is quick and easy to make. Almost everyone loves salted fish, but store-bought isn’t always tasty or good quality. I’ll gladly tell you how. It can be served warm or chilled.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    If the fish is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator. Then cut the mackerel along the spine and remove the backbone, head, and tail.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Remove the innards and all the bones. Then carefully rinse the fillet and dry it thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Next, mix the salt, paprika, mustard, ground allspice, and chopped bay leaf.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Sprinkle the fillets with the mixture, slice the garlic into thin slices, and place them on one half of the mackerel.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Fold one half of the fillet onto the other and sprinkle the spice mixture on top again.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Wrap the fish tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, then in the freezer for at least 24 hours.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Take out the salted mackerel and thaw it in the refrigerator. Then cut into pieces and serve.