Mackerel pieces baked in the oven

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   To prepare the mackerel, prepare all the necessary ingredients. Peel the onion from the husk and rinse in cold water. Take the mackerel itself either fresh or frozen. But take the frozen one out of the freezer beforehand and let it defrost at room temperature. Ketchup and mayonnaise are necessary for pickling. Combine them immediately in a separate bowl.

2. Step 2:

   

   Cut off the head from the fish and remove the insides. Rinse it in water and blot it a little with paper towels to remove excess moisture from the fish. Then cut the peeled fish into pieces.

3. Step 3:

   

   For the marinade, mix mayonnaise with ketchup and marinate the chopped fish in it. Add a little salt to your taste. Leave the fish in this form for 1 hour so that it is slightly pickled.

4. Step 4:

   

   Cut the peeled onion in half and cut each half into half rings.

6. Step 5:

   

   Prepare a ceramic, glass or metal bowl for baking. Put the pieces of fish in the bowl.

7. Step 6:

   

   Spread the chopped onion between the fish pieces. Brush the top of the fish and onion with the remnants of the marinade. Place the fish pan in the oven, preheated to 200 degrees, for 30 minutes. Be guided by your oven.

8. Step 7:

   

   Remove the finished dish from the oven and serve it hot. Such a fish can be supplemented with a side dish of mashed potatoes or boiled rice.

9. Step 8:

   

   Baked mackerel can be served on a festive table. It looks very beautiful and festive. Enjoy your meal!