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how to cook fresh mackerel?????

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  • mlz1413
    mlz1413 Posts: 2,985 Forumite
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    I've only ever bought them prepacked as smoked mackeral with chilli, OH likes oily fish whereas I'm not so keen but I really enjoyed these - but one was soooo filling I couldn't eat a thing more.
  • cooking-mama
    cooking-mama Posts: 2,069 Forumite
    Im planning on trying Jamie Olivers Asian style recipe from "Jamies fish suppers"...I was hoping the viseo would be on 4.OD,but its not,,,got the recipe from his own website.
    Im trying to eat more fish too,starting with sea bass tonight,,,hope i can cook it OK,and its not too "fishy" ifkwim.
    Oops nearly forgot,heres the link to the mackeral recipe.
    https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/crispy-skinned-mackerel-with-asian-inspi
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  • valk_scot
    valk_scot Posts: 5,290 Forumite
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    I don't much like fresh mackerel but I do love smoked mackerel and it can be used in salads and pate rather than having to eat it in big pieces.
    Val.
  • Fruball
    Fruball Posts: 5,739 Forumite
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    I make smoked mackerel pate - just mashed up smoked mackerel, MrT soft cheese (cheap but like Philly), lemon juice and black pepper. If I have some I put in some horseradish but its not necessary. It tastes really good on toast and even my DD(4) loves it :)

    HTH
  • LucyLocket
    LucyLocket Posts: 227 Forumite
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    edited 14 January 2011 at 5:16PM
    We like fresh mackerel but only if extremely fresh and well grilled at a high heat. We really like smoked mackerel.
    I would usually offer something quite bland as an accompaniment to either, like boiled new potatoes and salad. Usually I include something sharp to 'cut' the richness eg lemon, gooseberry, horseradish,mustard, possibly cherry tomato or sharp apple.
    As valkscott says smoked mackerel pate is good too. I usually just cream the smoked mackerel with some cream cheese, black pepper and lemon juice, horseradish or mustard works well here too .

    ETA oops cross posted with frugal. Great minds think alike :-)
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  • Pretani
    Pretani Posts: 2,279 Forumite
    Primrose wrote: »
    but even when very fresh the mackerel tasted very rich and I'm not sure we could face eating it very often.

    Assuming you were cooking fresh unsmoked mackerel, the only thing I could say is to give them a good wash and grill it. Let the oil drain out well. You will be left with a good firm piece of fish which isn't as rich.
  • adelight
    adelight Posts: 2,658 Forumite
    Lidl do a nice selection of smoked mackerel fillets, they're not too strong and quite cheap (£1.20 i think? you get enough for 2 meals).
    What abou ttinned mackerel in sauce? Mackerel pizza?
    Fresh dusted with flour and shallow fried?
    Living cheap in central London :rotfl:
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 35,189 Forumite
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    Hi

    becasue they are so oily, fresh mackerel benefit from being cook in an acid liquid, which cuts the oiliness.

    I use one of the below

    1. White wine and water
    2. Cider and water
    3. Water and wine or cider vinegar
    4. Mix of white wine/wine vinegar and water or cider/cider vinegar and water

    Make enough to just cover the fillets, add a few herbs and finely sliced veggies. A slice of lemon is also nice. Heat until boiling and turn off. Cover and eat warm.
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  • Vaila
    Vaila Posts: 6,301 Forumite
    My mum eats mackeral,smoked and fresh all the time.
    She usually has it with a lime and chilli dressing or just a sprinkle of lemon juice
  • Seakay
    Seakay Posts: 4,268 Forumite
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    Gooseberry sauce is a traditional accompaniament to mackerel - it is to cut the richness as apple sauce does with pork or seville orange does with duck.
    Here's a version of the recipe:
    http://www.mydish.co.uk/recipe/7547/baked-mackerel-with-gooseberry-sauce
    Google for others. Frozen or tinned fruit can be used.
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