Mackerel with vegetables

2 servings

50 minutes

Mackerel with vegetables is a refined dish of Russian cuisine that combines the rich aroma of sea fish and the freshness of baked vegetables. Mackerel soaked in olive oil with thyme and lemon zest acquires a tender texture and exquisite taste, while added mushrooms, onions, and carrots fill the dish with juiciness and sweet notes. Lemon adds a slight acidity, making the flavor more harmonious. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner as well as for a festive table. Baking preserves the beneficial properties of the ingredients, while adding spices gives the dish a unique character. Mackerel with vegetables is a magnificent combination of simplicity in preparation and gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 796
• Proteins: 43.2g
• Fats: 64.6g
• Carbohydrates: 12.5g

Ingredients

• Mackerel: 1 pc
• Carrot: 0.5 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Fresh champignons: 5 pc
• Green beans: 150 g
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Thyme: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Mix olive oil, grated zest of half a lemon, and thyme.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece
   • Thyme: 1 teaspoon

2. Clean and cut the mackerel. Salt and pepper inside and out, rub with part of the olive oil mixture. Place slices of onion and lemon (about 3 slices of lemon, the same amount of onion, not rings!!! but slices) inside the fish, tie the mackerel with string. Let the fish rest for half an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mackerel: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece

3. At this time, cut the mushrooms into quarters, the remaining onion into large pieces, divide the leftover lemon into 2 parts, and slice the carrot lengthwise using a vegetable peeler. Season all the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste, and mix with a blend of oil, zest, and thyme.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh champignons: 5 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece
   • Carrot: 0.5 piece
   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Thyme: 1 teaspoon

4. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

5. Evenly distribute all the vegetables in a baking dish, place lemon wedges around the edges, roll the carrot strips into small tubes as shown in the photo, and place them between the vegetables (to prevent them from unraveling). Lay the mackerel on top of this mixture (so it doesn't stick to the dish) and send it to the oven for 20-25-30 minutes (depending on the oven's capabilities).

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 0.5 piece
   • Carrot: 0.5 piece
   • Mackerel: 1 piece

6. Serve on plates, drizzle with baked lemon juice, done! Enjoy your meal))

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 0.5 piece