Baked Mackerel with Cheese in the Oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. I want to offer you a very original version. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, wash the fish and remove the innards, then take out the bones. Season the fillet to taste with salt and sprinkle lemon juice on all sides.
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Step 2
2. Pour a little vegetable oil into a frying pan or on a grill and place the fillets on it. Over high heat, sear both sides until golden brown (it is this preliminary searing that will make the mackerel with cheese, baked in the oven at home, crispy on the outside and tender inside).
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Step 3
3. After frying, transfer it to a heat-resistant baking dish greased with a small amount of oil. At the same time, preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
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Step 4
4. While the fish is frying, grate the cheese. Wash and dry the fresh herbs, and peel the garlic. It's very convenient to do this in a blender. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, a spoonful of olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend everything.
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Step 5
5. This is the delicious mixture you end up with. If desired, you can add a little butter, for example, or mayonnaise.
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Step 6
6. Place it on the fish. That's the whole secret of how to prepare baked mackerel with cheese in the oven. The dish will be ready to serve in 10-13 minutes.