Mackerel
Description
The recipe won't take much time. A pleasant feature of this fish is that it holds its shape well during cooking and doesn't fall apart. It can be baked, stewed, fried, or boiled. It has a delicate, slightly sweet taste, making it appealing even to children. It pairs well with various vegetables. Preparing it is simple since the fish has no scales—just rinse the fish and start cooking. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. This fish is most often available frozen, so I start by thawing it. If I happen to find a fresh one, I wash it right away (without scaling, as it has no scales). I cut open the belly, remove the innards, and rinse it thoroughly once again.
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Step 2
2. Cut the cleaned fish into small pieces and add salt and pepper. Place flour into a bowl and coat each piece on both sides. Fry the fish on a hot skillet with vegetable oil on both sides. Then transfer everything to a pot.
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Step 3
3. In the same skillet, sauté the previously peeled onion and tomato. Dilute the tomato paste in a small amount of water, pour it over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until a thick sauce-like consistency is reached. Pour this mixture over the fish, add a bay leaf, and cook for 15 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Serve the cooked fish hot with broth and garnish with fresh herbs.