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.
🧂 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.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- 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.