Lightly salted mackerel

4 servings

35 minutes

Mackerel is one of those rare fish that has so much flavor that it's more than enough. Therefore, for the fish itself, in principle, nothing but salt and sugar is needed. The other ingredients stated in the recipe help the onions and potatoes acquire character .

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 880.8
• Proteins: 54g
• Fats: 51.2g
• Carbohydrates: 52.9g

Ingredients

• Mackerel fillet: 1 kg
• New potatoes: 800 g
• Red onion: 5 head
• Wine vinegar: 4 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 4 tbsp
• Butter: 100 g
• Salt: 100 g
• Sugar: 50 g
• Dill: to taste

Cooking steps

1. For the fish — take 4 fillets weighing about 250 grams each — rub with a mixture of sugar and salt, place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and leave in the fridge for a day.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mackerel fillet: 1 kg
   • Salt: 100 g
   • Sugar: 50 g

2. Boil the potatoes. Important point: salt the water considering that the fish will also be quite salty. After the water boils, cook the potatoes for about 15 more minutes, until done.

   Required ingredients:

   • New potatoes: 800 g
   • Salt: 100 g

3. Mix wine vinegar and lemon juice. Slice the onion into thin half-rings and let it marinate in this mixture until serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wine vinegar: 4 tablespoons
   • Lemon juice: 4 tablespoons
   • Red onion: 5 head

4. Drain the water from the pot with potatoes and immediately add butter, mixing gently.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

5. Cut the fish into slices about 2 cm thick, place on a plate with onions and potatoes, garnish with dill and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mackerel fillet: 1 kg
   • Red onion: 5 head
   • New potatoes: 800 g
   • Dill:  to taste