Fast and easy! Delicious and aromatic! Hearty and nutritious! Affordable and budgetary! Fried mackerel in foil in a frying pan. How to cook it, read the step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
Mackerel is a rather fatty, but very healthy fish. She has a rich medicinal chemical composition that strengthens the nervous system, has a beneficial effect on the condition of hair, bones and joints. It is especially useful for pregnant women, lactating women, adolescents and the elderly. It is the first source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, while fish oil does not form bad cholesterol. Mackerel is delicious, especially when cooked properly. How to deliciously fry mackerel in foil in a pan - read this recipe. You can serve fish cooked in a similar way with noodles, pearl barley, rice or potatoes.
A carcass cooked in this way can become one of the favorite dishes for all family members. In addition, the energy value of fresh mackerel is very small, only 150-200 kcal per 100 g. At the same time, it is equally important to take into account its correct choice. You can buy such a fish in any supermarket. The eyes of the mackerel should be clear, the smell - pleasant, the color - fresh, the gills - pink. Rust indicates staleness, both in frozen and chilled carcasses. Choosing a good quality mackerel will surely turn out juicy and flavorful. And so that you can cook fried mackerel at any time, immediately purchase several frozen carcasses and store them in the freezer.
See also how to bake mackerel in the oven to keep it juicy.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 200 kcal.
- Servings Per Container - 1 Carcass
- Cooking time - 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- Mackerel - 1 pc.
- Ground black pepper - a pinch
- Seasoning for fish - 1 tsp without slide
- Lemon - 0.25
- Salt - 0.25 tsp or to taste
- Food foil
Step by step cooking fried mackerel in foil in a pan, recipe with photo:
1. If the mackerel is frozen, then defrost it in a natural way without using a microwave oven and hot water. Then cut off the head, tail, and fins. Open up the belly and remove the entrails. Remove the black film from the inside of the abdomen. Wash the fish under running water and dry with a paper towel.
2. Cut the required cut from the foil roll, about 2 times more than the mackerel, on which put the prepared fish.
3. Wash the lemon and cut into thin half rings, which you put inside the belly, under the fish and on top of it. Season the mackerel with salt, black pepper and fish seasoning.
4. Wrap the carcass tightly with foil so that there are no empty spots and place it in a preheated skillet without using vegetable oil.
5. Place a lid on the skillet, heat to a moderate slow and cook the fish for 15-20 minutes. Serve the cooked mackerel in foil fried in a pan both warm and chilled. It is delicious in any form.
See also the video recipe on how to cook fried mackerel in a pan!
