Mackerel in Onion Skins in 3 Minutes — Quick and Delicious

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make mackerel in onion skins in 3 minutes? Get everything you need ready. Take the frozen mackerel out of the freezer ahead of time and let it sit at room temperature to thaw on its own. Use as much onion skin as you like — the more there is, the deeper the color of the finished fish. One or two handfuls is enough.

2. Step 2:

   

   Rinse the onion skins in water. Then put them in the pot you'll cook the fish in. Cover with water and set over the heat.

3. Step 3:

   

   Bring the water to a boil, add the salt, and boil for 2–3 minutes. By then the broth will turn dark red. There needs to be plenty of salt so the fish has time to take it on in such a short cooking time.

4. Step 4:

   

   While the water heats, prepare the fish. Cut off the mackerel's head, tail, and fins. Slit the belly along its whole length and remove the insides. Then rinse the fish well under running water and lay it on a paper towel. Blot it to remove the excess moisture.

5. Step 5:

   

   Cut the fish into pieces and lower them into the boiling water with the onion skins. Wait for the water with the fish to come back to a boil and cook the fish for exactly 3 minutes.

6. Step 6:

   

   Lift the fish out with a slotted spoon and put it on a paper towel. Remove any onion skins from the fish.

7. Step 7:

   

   To get rid of any lingering fishy smell, sprinkle the mackerel with lemon juice.

8. Step 8:

   

   Arrange the finished fish on a platter and garnish with lemon and onion. It's very tasty both hot and cold. Enjoy!