Boiled mackerel has a low calorie content and a lot of useful properties. On its basis, you can cook a lot of wonderful salads or serve fish as a completely independent dish.
The benefits to the figure
The content of microelements, vitamins and fatty acids that are beneficial to the body in this fish is over the top. Its use is useful for both children and adults. It is advisable that she be present on the menu at least once a week. Boiled mackerel is especially useful. It has an average calorie content, but the main role here is played by the method of its preparation.
Nutritionists recommend using it is steamed or boiled version of it for the following reasons:
- optimal calorie content for the figure;
- the benefits of the product remain;
- Suitable for all age groups.
Product preparation
In order for boiled mackerel to turn out delicious, you must strictly adhere to the following instructions:
- The fish should be cut: to separate the head, remove the scales, gut it carefully, be sure to remove the inner films that will give the finished product bitterness, cut off the tail and fins, divide it into equal parts for easy cooking.
- Put a container of slightly salted water on the fire of the right size in advance and let it heat, lower the fish there.
- Experienced housewives add a little washed onion husk and a spoonful of fresh lemon juice to the water to improve its taste and appearance.
- Twenty minutes on a slow fire requires boiled mackerel to fully cook, its calorific value after this processing method does not practically change, in fresh form it is 181 kcal / 100 g, and in boiled - 211 kcal / 100 g
This method of processing fish opens up wide scope for creativity. Boiled mackerel in its taste is not inferior to meat, and in addition, it contributes to weight loss, improves the quality of skin and hair. There are a lot of useful properties of this fish, the main thing is to choose the right ingredients accompanying it.
Fresh spring salad
One of the most useful and bright options. It is prepared solely on the basis of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, and for filling it is better to use high-quality and aromatic vegetable oil.
It is recommended that you pre-sprinkle a small amount of vinegar and let it soak in it, this will make the boiled mackerel salad more saturated.
To prepare such a dish, you can take any fruits and vegetables to your taste, apples, celery, fresh cucumbers and radishes combine well with each other. Cut them into small slices.
To make the dish look beautiful, lay out all the ingredients better in layers, finally sprinkle the salad with herbs and decorate with slices of boiled fish.
As additional colorful and useful ingredients, you can use:
- bell pepper;
- green pea;
- chicken eggs;
- onion.
Such a dish is appropriate to serve not only for dinner, but also on the festive table. You can fill it with mayonnaise, lemon juice or your favorite type of cold-pressed oil. And its constant use will certainly have a positive effect not only on the figure, but also on health in general.