Baked mackerel with onion and lemon
Description
We're used to baking mackerel (and other fish) either with lemon, or brushed with mayonnaise, or on a bed of onions. But here, we have all of it at once—and it's so delicious! The lemon flavor is very pronounced, yet it pairs so perfectly with the fish that I can't even imagine mackerel without it anymore. I'd like to specially mention the onions. They add an amazing taste, and the onions themselves turn out incredibly delicious!!!! I layer the mackerel pieces with onion rings, and whatever onions are left I just place at the bottom of the baking dish—they get nicely browned, soak up the fish juices, and become absolutely delicious.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Clean the fish from the insides, cut off the head, remove the fins. Rinse the fish thoroughly inside and out.
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Step 2
2. Cut the mackerel into 3-4 pieces, depending on the size of the fish.
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Step 3
3. Slice the onion into 5 mm thick rounds. Cut the lemon into thin slices.
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Step 4
4. Mix the sour cream with the seasoning. This will make the fish even more aromatic.
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Step 5
5. Salt the mackerel pieces inside and out. Place 1 slice of lemon inside each piece. Arrange the fish pieces in a baking dish and layer them with onion slices.
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Step 6
6. Spread a thin layer of sour cream sauce on top. Place the fish in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius for 40-45 minutes, until the fish is fully cooked inside and has a golden crust on the outside.
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Step 7
7. Baked mackerel with onion and lemon is ready. It turned out incredibly delicious. Enjoy your meal!