"Kostya brought scows full of mullets to Odessa …", - is sung in one famous song. To this day, a huge amount of this commercial fish - mullet is found in the Black Sea. It has the most delicate taste, and there are not enough bones in it. For the preservation of all nutrients, mullet is best eaten boiled or baked.
It is necessary
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- For baked mullet:
- mullet - 1 pc;
- bacon strips - 2-3 pcs;
- For filling:
- margarine - 50 g;
- white bread crumbs - 120 g;
- nutmeg - a pinch;
- parsley - 1 tbsp;
- 1/2 lemon zest;
- egg - 1 pc;
- salt and pepper.
- For herbal baked mullet:
- mullet - 1pc;
- lemon - 2 pcs;
- bay leaves - 2 pcs;
- thyme sprigs - 2 pcs;
- parsley sprigs - 1 bunch;
- butter - 1 tbsp;
- olive oil;
- salt and pepper.
- For baked stuffed mullet:
- mullet - 1 pc;
- lemon - 1 pc;
- butter - 2 tablespoons;
- For filling:
- butter - 2 tablespoons;
- onions - 1 pc;
- egg - 1 pc;
- parsley - 2 tablespoons;
- zest of 1 lemon;
- ground black pepper;
- bread crumbs - 120 g.
Instructions
Step 1
Baked mullet
Prepare the filling by combining all the required ingredients except the eggs. Mix well and add eggs. The filling should not be too watery. Stuff the fish with the cooked mass and place on a heat-resistant dish.
Step 2
Spread the bacon slices on top of the fish and bake the dish in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Garnish the fish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs when serving.
Step 3
Baked mullet with herbs
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Lightly brush the aluminum foil with olive oil. Spread a few slices of lemon diagonally on it. Chop parsley, celery and thyme finely.
Step 4
Mix everything with bay leaves. Stuff the mullet with the prepared herbal mixture and add a few slices of lemon as well. Place the fish on the prepared foil on top of the lemons. Place lemon slices on top of the fish.
Step 5
Season the fish with salt and pepper. Wrap it completely in foil and cook in the oven for about 45 minutes. Once the fish is done, place it on a serving platter.
Step 6
In a small saucepan, combine the juice from the fish with the butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. When serving, pour the cooked sauce over the top.
Step 7
Baked stuffed mullet
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. To prepare the filling, heat the oil in a skillet and fry the onions, add eggs, parsley, grated lemon zest, bread crumbs and lemon juice. Pepper. Mix everything well together.
Step 8
Place the fish on greased aluminum foil. Stuff it with cooked filling. Arrange lemon wedges on top. Brush with butter, pepper and cover the fish completely with foil. Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the fish.
