Mackerel fish in cans is a wonderful pantry staple and the only canned food that I tend to use frequently.
The simple recipe for canned fish is excellent for making a few quick sandwiches for lunch or a quick dinner. Try the dish’s improved and healthier version with less oil.
You can use this recipe for tinned or canned fish to support your clean eating lifestyle.
If you’ve ever tried making my Sri Lankan canned fish curry, you’ll understand why it’s on my once-weekly grocery list.
CANNED MACKEREL FISH STIR-FRY. Tinned fish can also support a healthy eating regimen. THE RECIPE IS GREAT FOR QUICK DINNERS OR A COUPLE OF RUSH LUNCH SANDWICHES You should try the dish because it is better and healthier with less oil.
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How to Make Mackerel Patties Keto Friendly
At the bottom of this page, you can find a complete printable list of instructions for making fried mackerel cakes with tinned fish. Alternatively, you can click below to access my bonus recipe for my go-to quick white cheddar ranch dressing.
However, just to prove to you how simple this recipe for mackerel patties is, you won’t even need to return here to follow my step-by-step instructions.
First off, take note that my recipe calls for 8 ounces of canned mackerel, which is equal to two small tins. In light of this, you might prefer using one can of oil in the recipe for the keto cheese sauce.
Be aware that it will thicken when kept in the refrigerator, so stir it again with a spoon to thin it out.
Mackerel is a highly nutritious and satiating fish that is recommended on the Keto or The Fast 800 diets. That’s another reason why I choose a mackerel tin with oil.
To make up for it, simply add 2 tablespoons of olive oil or rapeseed oil to your frying pan if you can only make these mackerel patties with mackerel in spring water or brine. Then, follow the recipe as normal.
Mackerel Patties Video Tutorial
I am using Canned Mackerel in Brine in this recipe. It could be found in many large grocery stores, such as WalMart, in canned seafood section, right next to anchovies and sardines. Of course, you can buy canned Mackerel on Amazon. There are several brands out there (such as Bumble Bee, Polar, Chicken of the Sea) and they all work well.
FAQ
How do you use mackerel in a can?
Mackerel can be flaked without falling apart because of its firm texture, which is similar to canned tuna. Try substituting it in recipes where you would normally use chicken, such as a salad with a mustardy vinaigrette, pasta, or a sandwich with buttered bread, sliced avocado, and some fresh greens.
Do you have to cook canned mackerel?
Canned mackerel is a convenient and easy-to-prepare food. It can be consumed directly from the can or prepared using a variety of recipes.
How is canned mackerel prepared?
The fish are thoroughly washed in two or three separate waters, each time for about 15 minutes, and then placed in wicker baskets to drain for between one and two hours. The cans are typically lined on the inside with “c” enamel, seafood formula, and the baskets are carried to filling tables where the mackerel are filled.
How do you heat up canned mackerel?
Put the Princes Mackerel in Spicy Tomato Sauce cans on a microwave-safe plate, and use a fork to break them up into large pieces. Microwave for 30 seconds on High.
