3-Minute Quick & Tasty Mackerel in Onion Skins

In a hurry, incredibly tasty, simple, easy, healthy! You will cook the mackerel in onion skins for exactly 3 minutes. And all the preparation will take you 20 minutes. This is an ideal dish to serve on a holiday table as an appetizer, from the When guests are on the doorstep series!
cook time: 20 min
Caleb Huxley
3-Minute Quick & Tasty Mackerel in Onion Skins

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

55
Calories
4g
Fat
6g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Salt 4 tbsp
Lemon juice 2 tbsp
Water 1 l
Mackerel 2 pc
Onion peel to taste

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make mackerel in onion skins in 3 minutes? Prepare everything you need for this. Remove the frozen mackerel from the freezer in advance and leave it at room temperature so that it thaws on its own. Use the amount of onion peel at your discretion. The more it is, the richer the color of the finished fish will be. It is enough to take 1-2 handfuls.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the onion peels in water. Then transfer to the pan in which you will cook the fish. Fill with water and put on fire.

Step 3

Step 3
Bring water to a boil, add salt and simmer for 2-3 minutes. During this time, the broth will turn dark red. There should be enough salt so that in such a short cooking time the fish has time to salt.

Step 4

Step 4
While the water is heating, prepare the fish. Cut off the head, tail and fins of the mackerel. Cut the belly along its entire length and remove the entrails. Then rinse the fish well in running water and place on a paper towel. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.

Step 5

Step 5
Cut the fish into pieces and place them in boiling water with onion skins. Wait for the water with the fish to boil again and boil the fish for exactly 3 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
Using a slotted spoon, scoop out the fish and place it on a paper towel. Remove onion skins from fish.

Step 7

Step 7
To remove the obsessive fishy smell, sprinkle the mackerel with lemon juice.

Step 8

Step 8
Place the finished fish on a plate and garnish with lemon and onion. Very tasty both hot and cold. Bon appetit!

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