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Capelin in Mustard Marinade
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Capelin in Mustard Marinade

840 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

We all like to treat ourselves to fish once in a while, and for some reason a special fondness for “small fish”—sprats, capelin, and Baltic herring—has lingered since Soviet times. By the way, you can prepare any of these fish species according to this recipe. I hope you will like this affordable and simple capelin in mustard marinade recipe, because you know that no store-bought product can compare in taste and aroma with fish prepared at home! So try it yourself and discover this classic capelin in mustard marinade recipe. Serve at the table or store in the pantry.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    1. Thaw the fish, clean it, and cut off the heads.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    2. Prepare the marinade. Add bay leaf, pepper, salt, and sugar to the water and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add vinegar.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    3. When the marinade has cooled, pour it into a separate small bowl and mix with mustard and vegetable oil until smooth and uniform.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    4. Carefully clean the fish of backbones and small bones.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    5. Place it in the marinade and let it sit for 4–5 hours. It's best to leave it overnight.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    6. Now layer the fish, alternating with onion sliced into rings and the same marinade throughout.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    7. Under a lid in the refrigerator, let it rest for at least another day, and only then can it be served.