Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 pounds mackerel small
  • coarse salt
  • flour
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • olive oil
  • 1 onion large, sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 3/8 tablespoons white wine
  • 3/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • white wine vinegar

Method

  • Clean the mackeral and remove the guts and head.
  • Divide in two parts for each preparation.
  • Mackeral in Tomato Sauce Preparation:
  • Season the mackeral with coarse salt and coat with flour.
  • In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil, and fry the mackeral.
  • Remove from pan and place on paper towels to remove excess grease.
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet, add the onion and bay leaf, and saute.
  • When the onions are almost soft, add the white wine and tomato paste.
  • Continue cooking on low heat while stirring until the onions are completely cooked.
  • Place on top of the mackerels.
  • Lemon Mackeral Preparation:
  • Season the mackeral with plenty of salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Add water to a large skillet, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the mackeral and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Drain and remove the skin carefully.
  • Remove lateral fish bones.
  • Serve with baked potatoes and a salad.