Mackerel recipes
Mackerel is one of our favourite types of oily fish and it tastes great griddled, baked, smoked or in a pâté. Try mackerel for breakfast in baked eggs or in fishcakes for dinner.
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Mackerel recipes
Mohinga (Burmese fish soup)
For delicious. reader Thuzar Kyi, this Burmese fish soup is the dish that reminds her...

Fish pie recipes
Smoked haddock and mackerel fish pie
Here’s a surefire crowd pleaser: this fish pie is made with smoked mackerel, smoked haddock...

Mackerel recipes
Smoked mackerel, pea and spinach frittata
For a speedy 30 minute recipe which is different from the rest, have a go...

Mackerel recipes
Grilled mackerel with herb yogurt and pearl barley
Great-tasting and fuss-free, this grilled mackerel with herby yogurt and pearl barley makes a delicious...

Mackerel recipes
Mackerel with potato hash
Use mackerel in this speedy midweek hash and you won’t be disappointed. Mackerel is an...

Delicious recipes for one person
Grilled mackerel with tomato and preserved lemon salad
Get your oily fish quota in this quick, zingy dish, which savvily uses frozen mackerel....

Make-ahead Christmas starters
Mackerel pâté with quick-pickled radishes and spelt
Homemade mackerel paté is an easy but impressive starter, that takes very little time to...

February seasonal recipes
Tomato and basil mackerel bake
Add this pasta bake to your weeknight repetoire for an easy, cheesy and hearty meal...

Mackerel recipes
Persian-style herby citrus mackerel salad
This light and flavoursome mackerel salad uses fresh herbs, zesty oranges and sweet pomegranate molasses...

February seasonal recipes
Mackerel and kale puff pastry tart
Yes – it is possible to enjoy an elegant, savoury tart with a flaky puff...

Healthy family meals
Speedy smoked mackerel and tomato pasta
“This small serving of mackerel gives almost 5mcg of vitamin D, which represents half the...

Mackerel recipes
Pan-fried mackerel fillets with pear and pomegranate slaw
Mackerel is a great oily fish, full of omega-3, to incorporate into your diet. Paired...

Budget pasta recipes
Spicy tomato and mackerel pasta
Stir smoked mackerel fillets and tagliatelle into spicy tomato sauce for a quick satisfying midweek...

Skewer recipes
Teriyaki mackerel skewers
Fire up the coals and impress guests with these easy-to-make mackerel skewers – perfect to serve...

Mackerel recipes
Grilled mackerel, grapefruit and pesto freekeh salad
The combination of crispy grilled mackerel, sharp grapefruit and the nutty flavour of freekeh, all...

Healthy family meals
Oat-crusted mackerel and horseradish fishcakes with herby crème...
Replacing some of the breadcrumbs with oats gives these fishcakes a secret weapon. Oats have...

Mackerel recipes
Grilled mackerel with green bean, olive and tomato...
Enjoy a fuss free light supper with this grilled mackerel and Italian salad recipe.

Mackerel recipes
Smoked mackerel pâté with rainbow pickles
Pâté is a great make-ahead starter for a Sunday lunch or dinner with friends. Alternatively...

Pan-seared mackerel with radish, apple & watercress salad...
Sophie Mitchell’s healthy salad recipe uses mackerel, a budget-friendly and healthy fish, to create a...

Mackerel recipes
Mackerel and beetroot salad
John Whaite’s interesting combination of sweet beetroot and strong, oily fish really works – try...

Mackerel recipes
Smoked mackerel and quick-pickled shallot toasts
These canapé toasts make a change from smoked salmon blinis which are so often served...

Lower-calorie mains
Smoked mackerel and spinach baked eggs
The addition of omega 3-rich mackerel adds a wonderful salty, smoky flavour to this baked...

Easy dinner ideas
Grilled mackerel with orange and basil-dressed pepper salad
Omega 3-rich fresh mackerel pairs perfectly with zingy orange and sweet peppers in this 20-minute...

Low-fat recipes
Chilled tomato soup with grilled mackerel
Michel Roux Jr’s recipe for chilled tomato soup with grilled mackerel makes a wonderful summertime...