I don’t understand why some people don’t like mackerel or why it isn’t served more frequently in the United States. It’s such a lovely fish, cheap and plentiful, and it tastes amazing when paired with this mild Spanish vinaigrette. Potatoes will absorb the dressing much better if you dress them while they are still warm.
Serves 8 skin-on mackerel fillets, 1 pound of new potatoes, 3 thinly sliced scallions, 42 peeled garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons paprika, and more salt to taste.
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Smoked Mackerel Is Stored in a Plastic Dish
It is important to note that smoked mackerel should be stored in the refrigerator in a plastic dish, not the opened packet, if you buy a packet and won’t be using it all at once, similar to the one above made for bacon. This will not only guarantee that it stays fresh for a few days, but it will also stop the smell from spreading to other foods in the refrigerator.
Smoked mackerel is stored in a plastic dish
Smoked Mackerel Usually Comes With the Skin On
It is highly likely that the skin will still be attached when you purchase smoked mackerel. The good news is that it usually comes off in one piece and is incredibly simple to peel off. Preparing the mackerel for plating should ideally include doing this and discarding the skin.
FAQ
How do you prepare and cook freshly caught mackerel?
Fresh mackerel is one of the nicest things to eat. The most practical way to accomplish this is to catch it yourself since it should ideally be cooked and consumed within hours of being caught.
Can you eat fresh caught mackerel?
The flesh of the mackerel will turn from translucent pink to opaque white as it cooks. Turn the fillets over for one minute to finish cooking when they are almost entirely white. The whole process won’t take longer than 5 minutes.
How long should mackerel be cooked for?
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.
