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Ingredients

• 2 whole mackerel (about 1.5 lbs/700g each), cleaned and gutted
• 8 cups (2 liters) water
• 1 tablespoon (15g) salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 black peppercorns
• 1 small onion, peeled and halved
• 1 small carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice

Instructions

1. Rinse the mackerel thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a large pot, add the water, salt, bay leaf, black peppercorns, onion, and carrot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and carefully add the mackerel to the pot.
4. Add the lemon juice to the pot.
5. Simmer the mackerel gently for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Carefully remove the mackerel from the pot using a slotted spoon and let it drain.
7. Serve the boiled mackerel warm or chilled, as desired.

Tip

For extra flavor, serve the boiled mackerel with fresh herbs and a wedge of lemon.