Pan-Fried Mackerel with Savory Salad

Healthy fish in an appetizing coat — filling and tasty. We are more accustomed to pickled mackerel, but even when fried, its taste will not disappoint you. It can be served without a side dish, but only with one salad. And, since the fish itself turns out to be a bit dry, a fatty salad based on mayonnaise is suitable.
cook time: 20 min
Gavin Tanner
Pan-Fried Mackerel with Savory Salad

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294
Calories
24g
Fat
6g
Carbs
15g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Salt 1 tsp
Wheat flour 2 tbsp
Vegetable oil 50 g
Mackerel 1 pc
Ground pepper mixture 1 tsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to fry mackerel in a frying pan? I took fresh frozen mackerel. First we need to defrost it. To do this, it is better to put it in the refrigerator, since it is not recommended to defrost any fish at room temperature. We prepare the fish for frying: we cut off the head, tail and fins, then we gut it, cutting the belly and removing all the entrails. It is also necessary to cut off the black film so that it does not give off bitterness. You can buy a mackerel carcass without the head.

Step 2

Step 2
Next, wash the fish so that it is clean, dry it with paper napkins and cut it with a large sharp knife into portioned pieces, each 1.5 centimeters thick. I got 7 pieces. At this point, you can sprinkle the fish with fresh lemon juice for extra flavor.

Step 3

Step 3
In a deep bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. I used a mixture of ground pepper, but you can use just ground black pepper.

Step 4

Step 4
For breading, generously roll the pieces of fish in the flour mixture on all sides — the thicker the flour coat, the thicker the crust will be after frying.

Step 5

Step 5
Pour refined vegetable oil into a frying pan with a thick bottom and heat it for two minutes. It must be heated well, otherwise the fish will stick to the bottom of the pan and lose its integrity, then the pieces will come out sloppy and unappetizing in appearance. Place the fish and fry for 5 minutes over medium heat. Along with the fish, you can put pieces of raw peeled potatoes in the frying pan, which will absorb all the excess smell when frying.

Step 6

Step 6
Turn the pieces over to the other side and fry for another 5 minutes until fully cooked. If you maintain the correct temperature, the fish will fry well, remain whole and will not turn out boiled. Transfer the finished fish to a serving dish.

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