Pan-Fried Mackerel with Onions

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make pan-fried mackerel with onions? Start by gathering your ingredients. Use whatever spices you like — I go with a store-bought seasoning blend made specifically for fish.

2. Step 2:

   

   First, clean the mackerel. Cut off the head and tail, slit the belly lengthwise, and remove all the innards, carefully scraping out the dark membrane. Rinse the fish well under running water and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut the fish into pieces about 1 inch (2 to 3 cm) thick.

3. Step 3:

   

   In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and spices. Dredge each piece of fish in the seasoned flour, coating all sides.

4. Step 4:

   

   Separately, peel and rinse the onion and cut it into half-moons or a little smaller.

5. Step 5:

   

   Pour a little vegetable oil into a hot skillet and add the flour-coated fish. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until lightly golden.

6. Step 6:

   

   Add the sliced onion to the skillet, distributing it evenly among the pieces of fish. Fry the fish and onion together for a couple of minutes.

7. Step 7:

   

   Cover the skillet and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, so the fish and onion soak up each other's flavor.

8. Step 8:

   

   Your tasty, fragrant mackerel with onions is ready! Transfer the fish to a plate and serve with fresh vegetables. Enjoy!