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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Barbecued mackerel wrapped in fig leaves with pickled figs

Alternative barbecue recipes

Barbecued mackerel wrapped in fig leaves with pickled figs

Just like preserved vine leaves, fig leaves can be used to wrap food and cook it. A barbecue (or griddle...

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Savoury custard with mackerel and pickled rhubarb (chawanmushi)

Rhubarb recipes

Savoury custard with mackerel and pickled rhubarb (chawanmushi)

Rhubarb and custard in a savoury setting? You bet – chawanmushi is a Japanese egg custard usually flavoured with dashi...

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Mackerel, watercress and mustard fishcakes

Fishcake recipes

Mackerel, watercress and mustard fishcakes

Georgina Hayden’s mackerel fishcakes are brilliant for batch cooking – make them for a quick dinner, then freeze the rest...

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Smoked mackerel scotch eggs

Scotch egg recipes

Smoked mackerel scotch eggs

To make these irresistible smoked mackerel scotch eggs, Gill Meller simply replaces pork with smoked flaked mackerel, shot through with...

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Istanbul-style fish sandwiches

15-minute meal recipes

Istanbul-style fish sandwiches

Istanbul-style fish sandwiches (balik ekmek) make a delicious 15-minute dinner. This popular Turkish street food is typically made with grilled...

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Grilled mackerel with apple and radish salad

May seasonal recipes

Grilled mackerel with apple and radish salad

This healthy dish lunch is packed with omega-3 rich mackerel and walnuts, Jersey Royal potatoes, crisp apple and radishes to...

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Smoked mackerel niçoise salad

Healthy salad recipes

Smoked mackerel niçoise salad

This smoked mackerel niçoise salad is easy to scale up and its mix of fish, vegetables, eggs and potatoes is...

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Grilled mackerel with raisin and herb couscous

Mackerel recipes

Grilled mackerel with raisin and herb couscous

The richness of the grilled mackerel in this recipe works perfectly with the sweet flavours of the pine nuts and...

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Mohinga (Burmese fish soup)

Mackerel recipes

Mohinga (Burmese fish soup)

For delicious. reader Thuzar Kyi, this Burmese fish soup is the dish that reminds her most of her mother. She...

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Smoked haddock and mackerel fish pie

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 and prawns, and makes the...

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Smoked mackerel, pea and spinach frittata

Mackerel recipes

Smoked mackerel, pea and spinach frittata

For a speedy 30 minute recipe which is different from the rest, have a go at making this gorgeous smoked...

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Grilled mackerel with herb yogurt and pearl barley

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 midweek meal. It’ll give you...

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Mackerel with potato hash

Mackerel recipes

Mackerel with potato hash

Use mackerel in this speedy midweek hash and you won’t be disappointed. Mackerel is an underrated fish that’s full of...

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Grilled mackerel with tomato and preserved lemon salad

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. It’s served with a tomato,...

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Mackerel pâté with quick-pickled radishes and spelt

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 make. It’s served here with...

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Tomato and basil mackerel bake

February seasonal recipes

Tomato and basil mackerel bake

Add this pasta bake to your weeknight repetoire for an easy, cheesy and hearty meal that is perfect for feeding...

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