1. Grilled Mackerel with Herbs
For this recipe, you’ll need fresh mackerel fillets, olive oil, lemon juice, a mix of your favorite herbs (I like thyme, oregano, and rosemary), salt, and pepper. Brush the fillets with some olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle the herbs on top, and season with salt and pepper. Grill the fish for about five minutes per side until it’s golden brown and cooked through. You can serve it hot or cold with a side salad or some rice.
2. Smoked Mackerel Pate
This recipe is perfect for a light lunch or a snack. You’ll need smoked mackerel fillets (or you can smoke them yourself), cream cheese, lemon juice, horseradish sauce, chives, and salt and pepper. Mash the mackerel and cream cheese together; add the rest of the ingredients and mix everything well. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve the pate with some crackers or toast, and a side salad.
3. Mackerel and Cucumber Salad
This salad screams summertime. You’ll need fresh mackerel fillets, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh dill leaves, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Grill the mackerel fillets until they are cooked through. In the meantime, slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Make the dressing by whisking together some olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss all the vegetables with the dressing, and then add the grilled mackerel fillets on top. Garnish with fresh dill leaves.
4. Mackerel Tacos
Tacos are always a fun and easy meal to prepare. For this mackerel taco recipe, you’ll need fresh mackerel fillets, a mix of your favorite taco seasoning, jalapeno peppers, red onion, avocado, lime, cilantro leaves, and tortillas. Season the mackerel fillets generously with the taco seasoning, and grill them until they are cooked through. Slice the jalapeno peppers and red onion thinly, and dice the avocado. Warm up the tortillas, and assemble the tacos by adding the mackerel fillets, the veggies, and some cilantro leaves. Squeeze some lime juice on top.
5. Mackerel Rice Bowl
This rice bowl is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. You’ll need fresh mackerel fillets, some cooked rice, edamame beans, sliced avocado, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Grill the mackerel fillets until they are cooked through. Arrange the rice in a bowl, and then add the rest of the ingredients. Drizzle some soy sauce and rice vinegar on top, and sprinkle some sesame seeds.
In conclusion, there are endless ways to cook with mackerel during the summer months. These recipes are easy to prepare, healthy, and . Whether you want a light lunch, a snack, or a main course, mackerel is a great ingredient to use. Don’t hesitate to try these recipes and experiment with your own variations.