Baked mackerel in parchment paper
Description
Baked mackerel in parchment closely resembles hot-smoked fish, yet it's much healthier. There are no particular difficulties in preparing it—everything is simple and quick. Use thick parchment paper if possible; otherwise, wrap the fish in several layers. The mackerel turns out very juicy and delicious.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for baking mackerel in parchment paper.
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Step 2
Gut the mackerel, remove the black membrane from the inside of the belly, take out the gills, and thoroughly wash both inside and outside.
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Step 3
Salt the fish on the outside and inside. Pour lemon juice over it. Make incisions.
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Step 4
Peel the carrots and onion, wash and chop.
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Step 5
Insert onion rings into the cuts on the mackerel.
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Step 6
Salt the onion and carrot slightly and drizzle with vegetable oil. Place on parchment paper.
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Step 7
Place the mackerel on top of the vegetables.
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Step 8
Wrap the fish with vegetables in two layers of parchment paper and place in a baking dish. Put in an oven preheated to 185-190 degrees.
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Step 9
Bake the mackerel in parchment paper for 20 minutes. Then unfold the parchment and let the fish brown for another 10-15 minutes. Place the cooked mackerel on a plate and serve.
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Step 10
Serve mackerel with vegetables, boiled rice, potatoes, and pickles.