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Mackerel with vegetables in the oven
There are many options for how to prepare mackerel with vegetables in the oven. The fish itself is very tasty. You can add a couple of ingredients, and it will already be a festive dish. Let's consider a popular option for cooking whole baked mackerel in the oven with vegetables in a boat shape. The process will describe in detail the method of removing the backbone and rib bones of the fish. This presentation option is perfect for a festive table and will be very convenient for guests. The dish is not expensive but looks decent.
Caloric content: 102 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Ingredients
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- mackerel – 1 pc. (600 g);
- onion – 1-2 pcs;
- carrot – 1 pc. (medium);
- bell pepper – 1 pc;
- champignons – 200-250 g;
- hard cheese – 100-150 g;
- garlic – 1 clove;
- vegetable oil – 1 tbsp;
- lemon juice – 1 tbsp;
- ground pepper, pepper mix – to taste;
- salt – to taste.
For the potatoes:
- vegetable oil – 1 tbsp;
- ground pepper, pepper mix – to taste;
- dry garlic, Provencal herbs – to taste;
- potatoes – 4-5 pcs.
Preparation
- First, you need to choose fresh fish without damage, preferably with a wide back, as it will be fattier, and therefore tastier.
- We will cook mackerel with vegetables in the oven in a "boat" shape, so it needs to be properly gutted. To do this, use a sharp knife to make a cut along the back of the fish. Carefully cut along the backbone, separating the fillet from both sides. It is easier to do this when the fish is slightly frozen – the backbone along with the rib bones will be removed without much effort. Using scissors, cut the backbone in two places, at the head and tail. After that, the backbone can be easily removed. Be sure to cut out the gills in the head, remove the entrails and the black film in the belly, and rinse the mackerel under running water.
- Place the carcass on its belly and open it along the cut. The fish will look like in the photo. Pat it dry inside and out with a paper towel.
- In a separate bowl, put two to three pinches of salt, one tablespoon of vegetable oil, and a clove of garlic, which is passed through a press or grated on a fine grater.
- Generously rub the prepared mixture into the mackerel inside and out. Leave it to marinate.
- While the fish is marinating, finely chop the onion.
- The carrot can be grated on a coarse grater or julienned; it will also be interesting.
- Chop the mushrooms not too finely.
- The bell pepper should be of medium size. If it is large, you can take half of it. Cut into medium cubes.
- Grate the hard cheese according to your preference, either on a coarse or fine grater.
- Fry the vegetables at medium heat with a small amount of oil. Add ground pepper, your favorite spices, and definitely a little salt.
- For flavor, we will sprinkle the mackerel with lemon juice. After that, fill it with the slightly cooled filling.
- Slice the potatoes, lightly brush them with vegetable oil, and sprinkle with spices according to the recipe or to your taste. Grease the foil with vegetable oil and place the potatoes on it. It will act as a "cushion."
- Place the mackerel on the potatoes.
- Together with the foil, transfer the fish to a baking sheet or baking dish. Leave the mackerel open, do not cover it with foil. Cover the filling with the prepared cheese.
- Place the mackerel with vegetables in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40-45 minutes.
- Garnish the finished dish with herbs and serve it at the table.
Your guests will appreciate such a fragrant and beautiful dish. Mackerel with vegetables in the form of a boat looks unusual and very appetizing.
The vegetable filling perfectly complements the baked mackerel.
