Surprisingly, mackerel skewers turn out to be no less tasty and juicy than this fish, which has already become a familiar dish, cooked in salted or smoked form. Moreover, the product is prepared quite quickly, which means that it can be easily organized if guests suddenly come to you.
How to cook mackerel kebab : a step by step recipe
Essential Ingredients:
- ripe lemon - 1-2 small fruits;
- medium-sized fresh mackerel - from 3 pcs. (depending on how many guests you want to feed);
- iodized salt - a couple of dessert spoons;
- fresh garlic - 5 cloves;
- fresh herbs in the form of parsley and dill - in a bunch;
- ground red pepper - a few pinches;
- olive oil - 30-45 ml.
Fish processing
Before making barbecue from mackerel, the fish should be washed well in cool water, and then gutted, removed all the insides and fins. In this case, the head and tail can be left, however, if there is a desire, then they are allowed to be removed. After the mackerel is completely processed and washed, you should immediately start processing the remaining products.
Marinade process
Skewers of mackerel on the grill provides for the mandatory use of sauce, in which it is desirable to withstand the main product for 15-50 minutes. It is worth noting that in our case such a marinade will also be a filling for fish. In a small dish you need to put grated fresh garlic, mashed lemons without peel, shredded greens, red pepper, olive oil and
iodized salt. By mixing all the ingredients you should have a very aromatic slurry. She needs to cover all processed fish, and put the remaining in the belly. In this state, it is advisable to leave the mackerel for 1 hour, but if you do not have time for this, you can cook it immediately.
Fish heat treatment
Skewers of mackerel can be prepared using any kind of firewood. It turns out especially fragrant if we add branches of fruit trees or shrubs (cherries, apple trees, currants, etc.) to the bonfire. After the coal gives its first heat, it is necessary to install a barbecue grill on the grill, which must first be greased with fresh onions. This is necessary so that during the frying process, the mackerel does not stick to the metal. Coal fish should be cooked for about half an hour, and it should be regularly turned over with cooking tongs.
Many people who make such a dish for the first time cannot understand whether the mackerel has been baked inside or not. To check its readiness, it is necessary to slightly incise it with a sharp knife and carefully look at the cross-section: if the fish meat has a uniform light color, and the skin becomes rosy, then most likely it is time to remove it from the grill.
Proper serving
Mackerel skewers are usually served hot or warm with fresh vegetables and dry white wine. Also, it is recommended to bring a large amount of fresh herbs, hot ketchup, boiled potatoes or long-grain rice to this amazingly delicious dinner.