Preparing a delicious spicy appetizer from fresh mackerel will not be difficult. According to this recipe, mackerel turns out to be very tasty, spicy and aromatic. It will be the perfect snack for a festive table.
It is necessary
- - 2 fresh mackerel;
- - 1 liter of water;
- - 5 tbsp. tablespoons of salt;
- - 3 tbsp. tablespoons of sugar;
- - 1 teaspoon of dry mustard;
- - 20 pcs. peas of black pepper;
- - 6 whole carnations;
- - 10 g coriander;
- - 5 bay leaves;
- - 2 tbsp. tablespoons of vegetable oil;
- - 1 tbsp. spoon of 9% vinegar.
Instructions
Step 1
Pour 1 liter of water into a saucepan, bring it to a boil. Add all the necessary spices to the water, boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, add vegetable oil and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate the mackerel marinade to about room temperature.
Step 2
Cut off the head of the fish, remove the entrails, remove the black films too. Rinse under running water. Transfer the prepared fish to a wide bowl, cover with chilled marinade.
Step 3
Cover the fish with a plate on top, note that the fish must be completely immersed in the marinade. Leave in the cold for 2 days. You can put it in the refrigerator, and if it's cold autumn or winter - on the balcony. Mackerel can be kept in the marinade for up to 4 days - it all depends on how spicy you want to make the fish.
Step 4
Before serving, it is recommended to hang the fish so that the marinade stacks from it - this way it turns out tastier. Rub on top with oil, in this form it is no longer stored for a long time, so try to consume the fish faster.
Step 5
Spicy mackerel is ideal as a stand-alone snack, but you can experiment if you want by including it in salads and other cold appetizers for the holiday table.
