Mackerel in tomato sauce

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 40 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make mackerel with vegetables in tomato sauce? Prepare your food. Take fresh, large mackerel; first defrost frozen mackerel by transferring it from the freezer to the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. For proper defrosting, see the link at the end of this recipe. In addition to salt and pepper, you can add any spices; I chose allspice and bay leaf.

2. STEP 2

   

   Wash the mackerel, dry with paper towels, cut off the head and tail. Using a sharp knife, cut the belly and remove the entrails. Be sure to remove the black film - it may taste bitter. Rinse the carcass again, inside and out, and dry thoroughly. Cut the fish into portions 1.5-2 cm wide.

3. STEP 3

   

   Peel the onion and cut into small cubes.

4. STEP 4

   

   Grate the peeled carrots on a coarse grater.

5. STEP 5

   

   Heat a frying pan over medium heat, pour vegetable oil into it. Lay out the chopped vegetables. Fry them, stirring, for 5-7 minutes, until soft. Read articles on this topic for how to choose a frying pan and oil for frying. Links are at the end of the recipe.

6. STEP 6

   

   Then add tomato paste to the pan with the vegetables. Then add water and stir. Add salt, ground black pepper and any seasonings to taste, I used allspice. I also added a pinch of sugar to balance the flavor. Cover the pan with a lid, reduce heat and simmer the sauce for another 5 minutes.

7. STEP 7

   

   Place mackerel pieces into the sauce. I also added bay leaf. Cover the pan again and leave the dish to simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. You can also cook mackerel in a suitable saucepan rather than in a frying pan. Or fry the vegetables in a frying pan and simmer the fish in the sauce in the pan.

8. STEP 8

   

   After the allotted time, turn the fish over to the other side, turn off the heat, cover the pan with a lid and leave to stand for another 10 minutes.

9. STEP 9

   

   Serve mackerel with onions, carrots and tomato paste. This dish is delicious both hot and cold. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Lenochka

24.11.2023

4.7

See the recipe for canned mackerel in oil.

Elephant

24.11.2023

4.9

Mackerel in tomato sauce is something magical! It turned out so delicious that you want more and more!! And it’s very easy to cook, not a recipe - but a dream!!! thank you so much!!!!