Today I will teach you how to prepare simple pickled mackerel, it's a very easy recipe to make for lunchtime.
You can accompany it with white rice and salad.
Recipe Summary
Cooking
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
Instructions
1
Step 1
Clean the mackerels inside and outside under the tap.
2
Step 2
We transfer them to the carving board and cut them into 3 pieces. We salt and flour them.
3
Step 3
Put plenty of oil in a paella and fry the fish.
4
Step 4
Then we separate from the heat, set aside the pieces of mackerel and strain the oil.
5
Step 5
Complete until you get 400 ml of oil.
6
Step 6
We peel off the garlic head and without peeling it we make a cut along each tooth. Remove the skin and the first layer from the onion. Cut it into fine julienne strips.
7
Step 7
Put the strained oil back on the fire together with the onion and garlic. Leave it on medium heat until the onion starts to take color and when you prick it feels tender.
8
Step 8
Then, out of the heat, add the vinegar, the bay leaf, the thyme and the teaspoon of paprika.
9
Step 9
Mix well and add the pieces of mackerel. Put it on the fire and when it starts to bubble we lower the temperature and keep it for 2 or 3 minutes.
10
Step 10
Then we move to a clay container with high walls so that the fish is covered.
11
Step 11
When it has cooled, cover with parchment paper and store in the fridge for 24 to 48 hours.
12
Step 12
At the time of consumption, let's not limit ourselves to fish, wet marinade with good village bread is very delicious.
Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Simple pickled mackerel and get the best results.
Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
For recipes requiring long cooking time, maintain low and steady temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 40 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.