Fish is a biologically very valuable product, importanta source of protein that is easily absorbed by the human body. Experts note that fish should become a must-have dish in the menu of every person who cares about their health. So fatty fish - mackerel, salmon, herring - contain unsaturated fatty acids (the so-called omega-3), which reduce the level of lipids in the blood. These types of fish are also rich in valuable vitamins A and D. So a couple of the most common sandwiches with lightly salted fish for breakfast will give the body the necessary vitamins and microelements. You can buy a ready-made product in the store, or you can salt the fish yourself. It is not difficult at all. In turn, many types of fish and seafood contain virtually no fat, which means they are perfect for dietary nutrition for people with problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Such food is also ideal for those who want to lose weight. How to salt red fish, and which type is best suited for this? Perhaps the most delicious fish is salmon. For salting, it is best to use fillets.
Freshly salted salmon
Rinse and dry the fillet.Mix sugar and salt in a bowl in a 1:1 ratio. This ratio allows you to get a very delicate lightly salted product. If you like a saltier taste, change the ratio. For example, for one and a half spoons of salt, add one spoon of sugar. You can add dried dill to the mixture. Rub the fish generously with the resulting mixture, put it in a suitable container skin side up and leave for a couple of hours at room temperature. Then put it in a cool place. The product is ready for consumption in a day. Note: Fish salted in this way is very tasty and healthy. If you have dry skin, dull hair, try eating lightly salted salmon for breakfast for at least a week. The result will pleasantly surprise you.
- Toasts with salmon
A couple of pieces of baguette or other white breadDry in a toaster. Mix low-fat cottage cheese with chopped dill, a teaspoon of sour cream and spread the resulting paste on toasts. Place thinly sliced lightly salted salmon on the toasts.
- Pancakes with lightly salted salmon
Bake thin pancakes.Grease each pancake with cottage cheese mixed with chopped dill and a spoonful of sour cream. Put thin slices of salmon and roll up. Cut the resulting rolls into four parts. Serve on green salad leaves. Pancake recipe: Ingredients: 1 cup of milk, 2/3 cup of flour, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon of sugar, a pinch of salt Method of preparation: Beat the eggs with sugar and salt, gradually adding milk. Pour the milk and egg mixture into the sifted flour, mix everything thoroughly. The dough should acquire a uniform consistency, without lumps. To be on the safe side, you can strain it through a sieve. The dough should stand for at least 30 minutes. Bake thin pancakes. And one more pickling recipe that is ideal for mackerel and herring (it is better to take Norwegian).
Marinated fish
Wash the fish, clean it, cut it into pieces andPlace in a glass jar, layering thin onion rings. Pour warm marinade over. Leave at room temperature for a couple of hours. Then place the fish in the refrigerator. Keep for 24 hours. Marinade: Bring 1 liter of water to a boil, add 2 bay leaves, black and allspice, a few coriander seeds, a couple of cloves, one tablespoon of salt and sugar, vinegar to taste.
Lightly salted mackerel
Gut the fish, remove the gills and carefullyRinse. Dry with a paper towel. Prepare a salting mixture: mix salt and sugar in a 2:1 ratio. Rub the fish well with the resulting mixture and pack tightly into a suitable container, sprinkling with crushed black and allspice peas and coriander and mustard seeds. Put a small weight on top. Keep for 2 hours at room temperature and a day in the refrigerator. Now you know how to salt fish at home. Remember that each recipe can and should be creatively rethought. Experiment, try other spices, change proportions and share your culinary secrets with others. Enjoy your meal! We recommend reading: