Baked mackerel with potatoes under mayonnaise
4 servings
60 minutes
Mackerel baked with potatoes under mayonnaise is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that embodies simplicity and homely comfort. Historically, fish has held an important place at Russian feasts, and mayonnaise adds softness and juiciness to the dish with its rich texture. Tender mackerel baked in a fragrant filling of potatoes, onions, cheese, and spices acquires a golden crust and rich flavor. Thyme adds fresh notes while mustard gives a slight spiciness. This dish is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, delighting guests with a harmony of flavors and an appetizing appearance.
1
Slightly thaw the mackerel and make a deep cut along the length of the fish on the back side. Remove the central bone and entrails, rinse, and season with salt and pepper inside and out. You can use pre-cleaned fish and fill it from the belly cut.
- Fresh mackerel: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Chop the onion finely and fry it in vegetable oil.
- Onion: 1 head
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Peel the potatoes, boil them and mash with a fork. Add onion to the potatoes, season with pepper, add grated cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, thyme and mix.
- Potato: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
- Hard cheese: 50 g
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Thyme: 2 stems
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Stuff the fish with the prepared filling, place it on a baking sheet, and bake at 180°C for 35 minutes.
- Fresh mackerel: 1 piece