Plachie de Zargan cu Roșii și Ceapă
A simple yet delicious baked mackerel dish from the Danube Delta region, featuring tender fish cooked with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic herbs.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
🧂 Ingredients
- 600 g Mackerel fillets
- 400 g Tomatoes(sliced)
- 2 medium Onions(thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves Garlic(thinly sliced)
- 100 ml White wine
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Arrange the sliced onions and garlic in the bottom of a baking dish.
- 3
Place the mackerel fillets on top of the onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Layer the sliced tomatoes over the fish. Add the bay leaf.
- 5
Pour the white wine and olive oil over the ingredients in the baking dish.
- 6
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- 7
Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the tomatoes are softened.
- 8
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot, often with mămăligă (polenta).
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use fresh, good-quality mackerel for the best flavor.
- ✓Adjust the amount of garlic and herbs to your preference.
- ✓This dish is also excellent with other types of firm white fish.
🔄 Variations
- Add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Include sliced bell peppers along with the onions and tomatoes.
- A pinch of dried thyme or oregano can be added for extra aroma.