Source: Tbralnina, AdobeStockMackerel is one of the fattiest fish. But these are healthy fats, and thanks to them, it always turns out soft and tender. We share 15 delicious recipes for cooking mackerel in foil in the oven!
1. Baked Mackerel in Foil
Source: kartoshkaplus.ruMackerel is most often sold whole, as gutted carcasses, so we will cook it the same way.
You will need: 2 mackerel, 20 g each of carrots, onions, and bell peppers, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Clean and gut the mackerel. Rub it with spices inside and out. Finely chop all vegetables and stuff them into the belly. Grease the mackerel with a mixture of mayonnaise and soy sauce, wrap each separately in foil, and bake for about 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Mackerel with Soy Sauce in Foil
Source: eventlist.best-bb.ruSoy sauce is the simplest and most versatile marinade for any fish.
You will need: 2 mackerel, 2 onions, 150 ml soy sauce, 1/2 lemon, 20 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Gut the mackerel, make incisions on the sides, rub the fish with spices, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Thinly slice the onion and place it into the incisions and belly. Pour soy sauce with oil over everything and leave for 20-30 minutes. Wrap the mackerel in foil and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Open the foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
3. Mackerel with Lemon in Foil in the Oven
Source: attuale.ruA foolproof way to cook delicious and tender mackerel.
You will need: 2 mackerel, 1 lemon, 6 sprigs of parsley, spices, 1 tsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Gut the mackerel, make incisions on the sides, and rub it with oil and spices. Place lemon slices into the incisions, and put the remaining lemon into the belly. Add parsley sprigs there and wrap in foil. Bake the mackerel for about 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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4. Mackerel with Onion and Carrots in Foil
Source: vkway.ruAn excellent way to bake mackerel fillet under a vegetable "fur coat."
You will need: 900 g mackerel, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Fillet the mackerel carcasses into halves and separate the fillet with skin. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them until soft. Grease the fillet on the skin side with oil, and on the flesh side with mayonnaise and soy sauce. Place the vegetables on the mayonnaise and fold two fillet halves together. Wrap everything in foil and bake for about 30 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
5. Mackerel with Vegetables in Foil
Source: almode.ruA perfectly diet-friendly dish for all adherents of healthy eating.
You will need: 3 mackerel, 1 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 zucchini, 3 cloves garlic, 1 lemon, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Fillet the mackerel with skin, sprinkle with lemon juice, and rub with spices and herbs. Finely chop all vegetables and sauté them slightly until soft. Add garlic and spices. Place the vegetables on the mackerel fillet and roll each fillet into a roll with the skin facing outwards. Wrap in foil and bake in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Mackerel with Herbs in Foil in the Oven
Source: attuale.ruIt's best to bake mackerel in foil – this way, there will be almost no smell in the apartment.
You will need: 3 mackerel, 1 bunch each of green onions, dill, and parsley, 1 lemon, spices.
Preparation: Fillet and clean the fish, then rub it with spices. Sprinkle with lemon juice inside and out. Roughly chop all the herbs and place them into the mackerel's belly. Wrap the fish in foil and bake for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Mackerel with Tomatoes in Foil
Source: m.fotostrana.ruThanks to the tomatoes, the baked mackerel turns out even juicier.
You will need: 3 mackerel, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 3 basil leaves, 1 lemon, spices.
Preparation: Gut and rinse the mackerel, make incisions on the sides, and rub it with spices. Sprinkle the fish with lemon juice. Slice tomatoes and onion into rings and place them into the incisions. Put any remaining into the belly. Wrap the mackerel in foil and bake for up to 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Mackerel with Mayonnaise in Foil
Source: allrecipesru.comIf you want to beautifully brown the fish, cook it without foil for the last 10 minutes.
You will need: 2 mackerel, 1 onion, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 cloves garlic, spices, 4 sprigs of herbs.
Preparation: Gut and clean the mackerel. Rub it with spices, and place sliced onion feathers and a couple of herb sprigs into the belly. Mix mayonnaise with crushed garlic, rub the mackerel, and wrap it in foil. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
9. Mackerel Fillet with Sour Cream and Onion in Foil
Source: shashlik54.ruFillet is more convenient to cook because it bakes even faster.
You will need: 4 mackerel fillets, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 onions, spices.
Preparation: Rub the mackerel fillets with sour cream and spices. Slice the onion into rings and place a small amount on 4 sheets of foil. Arrange the mackerel on top, and then more onion. Wrap everything in foil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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10. Mackerel with Mushrooms in Foil
Source: youtube.comMushrooms bake quickly, so there's no need to sauté them.
You will need: 2 mackerel, 200 g champignons, 1 onion, 4 sprigs of herbs, 1 lemon, spices.
Preparation: Gut the fish carcasses and place sliced onion feathers and herbs into the belly. Sprinkle the mackerel with lemon juice and rub with spices. Slice the mushrooms, place them on foil, then place the mackerel on top, and then more mushrooms. Wrap everything tightly and bake in the oven for about 35 minutes at 190-200 degrees Celsius.
11. Mackerel in Sour Cream in the Oven
Source: youtube.comAnother great way to cook a healthy, low-calorie fish!
You will need: 600 g mackerel, 1/2 cup sour cream, 15 ml lemon juice, 1/2 onion, spices.
Preparation: Gut the fish, sprinkle with lemon juice, rub with spices, and stuff with chopped onion. Generously coat the mackerel with sour cream on all sides and leave for 10-20 minutes. Wrap it in foil and send it to the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Mackerel with Mustard in Foil
Source: gruzarf.ruDepending on the type of mustard you use, the taste will also be completely different.
You will need: 1 mackerel, 1 tbsp each of mustard, mayonnaise, and soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Gut the mackerel and rub it with spices on all sides. Mix mustard, mayonnaise, and soy sauce, coat the fish inside and out, and leave for 20 minutes. Wrap the mackerel in foil and bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Mackerel with Orange in Foil in the Oven
Source: pr-catering.ruHalf the secret to this recipe is aromatic herbs!
You will need: 2 mackerel, 1 orange, 1 sprig each of thyme and rosemary, 100 ml soy sauce, 1 tsp ground ginger.
Preparation: Gut the mackerel, fillet it, make incisions on the sides, and marinate it for 15 minutes in soy sauce with ginger. Place orange slices into the incisions, and chopped herbs into the belly. Surround the fish with the remaining orange pieces on all sides and wrap in foil. Cook the mackerel in the oven for 20 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius, unwrap the foil, and cook for another 10 minutes.
14. Mackerel with Cheese in Foil
Source: youtube.comSuch a beautiful dish can easily be served even on a festive table.
You will need: 1 mackerel, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 150 g mayonnaise, 100 g hard cheese, half a bunch of parsley, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Beautifully slice all vegetables and sauté until golden brown in a pan. Gut the mackerel and rub with spices and herbs. Place the vegetables on foil and the mackerel on top. Put some grated cheese inside the fish. Pour mayonnaise over everything and wrap in foil, leaving a small opening at the top. Bake the mackerel for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius, unwrap the foil, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and chopped herbs, and bake for another 10 minutes.
15. Mackerel with Potatoes in Foil
Source: sushilayf.ruA versatile, quick family dinner!
You will need: 2 mackerel, 6 potatoes, 1 lemon, 1 bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Fillet and gut the fish, sprinkle with lemon juice, and rub with spices. Thinly slice the potatoes and place them on two pieces of foil. Place the mackerel on top, wrap everything, and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.