Mackerel recipes
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February seasonal
Tomato and basil mackerel bake
Add this mackerel pasta bake to your weeknight repetoire for an easy, cheesy and hearty meal that is perfect for feeding a hungry family.
Mackerel
Persian-style herby citrus mackerel salad
This light mackerel salad uses fresh herbs, zesty oranges and sweet pomegranate molasses in a stunning weeknight meal that's ready in under half an hour.
February seasonal
Mackerel and kale puff pastry tart
Enjoy this elegant mackerel and kale tart, with a flaky puff pastry base, on a weeknight. It's ready in just 30 minutes and tastes divine!
Healthy family meals
Speedy smoked mackerel and tomato pasta
Mackerel is an excellent source of vitamin D and cheap to buy too. Try using it in this speedy tomato pasta dish as a quick weeknight meal
Mackerel
Pan-fried mackerel fillets with pear and pomegranate slaw
Mackerel is a great oily fish to incorporate into your diet. Paired with a sweet pear and cabbage coleslaw, make this wonderful recipe a weekly staple.
Budget pasta
Spicy tomato and mackerel pasta
Stir smoked mackerel fillets and tagliatelle into this spicy arrabbiata tomato sauce for a quick and satisfying midweek dinner.
Healthy family meals
Oat-crusted mackerel and horseradish fishcakes with herby crème fraîche
Replacing breadcrumbs with oats means these fishcakes have a lower glycaemic index; so they’re digested slowly and help sustain energy for longer.
Mackerel
Smoked mackerel pâté with rainbow pickles
This smoked mackerel pâté is a great make-ahead starter for a Sunday lunch or dinner with friends. Or, pack some up for a picnic!
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 eggs dish. Serve as a midweek supper or brilliant brunch.
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 salad, that's easy on your pocket too.
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