The fish in the marinade in the slow cooker will turn out to be tasty, juicy and tender only if during the cooking process you will strictly observe all the rules described below. After all, with improper processing, such a product will fall apart and become not as attractive and appetizing as we would like.
Delicious fish under the marinade: a classic recipe for cooking
Essential ingredients for the dish:
- spicy tomato sauce - 6 large full spoons;
- odorless sunflower oil - 70 ml;
- large frozen pollock - 2 pcs.;
- small fresh onions - 3 pcs.;
- parsley, dill and green onion arrows - in a large bunch;
- large carrots - 2 pcs.;
- lemon - half;
- wheat flour - 1/3 cup;
- iodized salt - 2/3 of a small spoon;
- black pepper and seasonings for fish - a few pinches.
The processing process of the main product
The fish in the marinade, the recipe of which we consider in this article, cooks surprisingly easily and quickly. For such a dish, there is no need to purchase overseas and very expensive products. You should take fresh-frozen pollock, allow it to thaw in the air, and then clear of fins, entrails, tail and head. Cook it in a slow cooker in the form of small pieces. They must be placed in enameled dishes, seasoned with salt, seasonings, pepper and lemon juice, and then left to marinate for 40-65 minutes.
Sauce making process
To make the fish in the marinade in the slow cooker your family and friends like it, you should make sure that the sauce turns out to be as aromatic and tasty as possible. To do this, peel the carrots and onions, and then cut them into thin rings and straws. Next, vegetables need to be placed in a container of a modern kitchen device, pour in sunflower oil and turn on the baking mode for 10 minutes. During this time, onions and carrots should be covered with a delicious crust. Add iodized salt and seasonings to them, as well as add hot tomato sauce. As a result of mixing, you should form a thick and aromatic mass, which should be put on a plate for a while.
Heat treatment of pollock
The fish in the marinade in the slow cooker is prepared as follows: pickled pieces of the product should be rolled in wheat flour, then put in the bowl of the device and fry in the baking mode (7-10 minutes). After this, the ingredient must be turned over with a spatula, covered with a sauce made earlier, closed, set the quenching program for 50 minutes. During this time, pollock is fully cooked, and also absorbs the aromas of tomato marinade. At the end of the dish, it is recommended to sprinkle with fresh herbs and leave to heat for another 3-8 minutes.
How to serve
Cooked fish in a marinade in a slow cooker is served for dinner in a hot condition along with a side dish. For pollock, it is better to make mashed potatoes or boiled long-grain rice. Also, it is recommended to present fresh rye bread and a salad of raw vegetables, herbs and mayonnaise to such a tasty, aromatic and satisfying dish.