how to cook fresh mackerel?????

mlz1413

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

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

valk_scot

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.

Fruball

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

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 :-)

Pretani

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

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?

RAS

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.

Vaila

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

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.