Mackerel stuffed with eggs
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. One of the most common ways I prepare stuffed mackerel is with egg and cheese. This filling pairs perfectly with the rich flavor of mackerel. Cooking this dish is very easy; the majority of the preparation time is spent baking in the oven. Therefore, it's simple to make this dish even after coming home from work. Be sure to try it. The finished dish is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Thaw the fish. Boil the eggs hard.
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Step 2
Grate the eggs and hard cheese on a coarse grater, finely chop the parsley, then add mustard and a little lemon juice.
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Step 3
Mix the filling thoroughly.
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Step 4
Clean the fish from the insides, remove the fins. Cut the fish completely along the backbone. Remove the backbone and bones.
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Step 5
Fill the fish's belly with the prepared stuffing; if desired, you can tie the fish with a string to prevent the stuffing from falling out. Make several cuts on top and insert lemon slices into them.
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Step 6
Brush the fish with mayonnaise so that a golden crust forms on the surface during baking.
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Step 7
Wrap the fish with the filling in foil, place in an oven preheated to 190 degrees. Baking time is 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the type of oven and the size of the fish.
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Step 8
The mackerel stuffed with eggs is ready. I baked it for 30 minutes, then opened the foil and cooked for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 9
Garnish the fish beautifully and serve.