{"title":"Mackerel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMackerel is an oily fish with dark, rich flesh and a bold flavour, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mackerel\"\u003esold whole or as fillets\u003c\/a\u003e. We prepare it to order at the counter, gutted whole for the grill or filleted and pin-boned for the pan. Priced by weight, filleted and pin-boned by hand at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMackerel is one of the most flavourful fish you can cook and one of the richest in omega 3. It is quick, it takes strong flavours, and its oiliness means it grills and barbecues without drying. A sharp fruit or a squeeze of acid is all it needs to balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, full and savoury, with soft oily flesh that flakes easily. The flavour is strong for a white plate, so it stands up to smoke, heat and acidity. Very fresh mackerel is clean and almost sweet, older mackerel turns strong quickly, which is why freshness matters more here than with most fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/grilled-mackerel\"\u003eGrill or barbecue fillets\u003c\/a\u003e skin-side up until the skin blisters, pan-fry skin-side first for a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/pan-fry-fish-crisp-skin\"\u003ecrisp skin\u003c\/a\u003e, bake a whole fish at 200C, or cook it over coals. Score the skin of a whole fish. It needs only a few minutes either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberry, rhubarb and cooking apple, whose sharpness cuts the oil. Horseradish, mustard and beetroot. Lemon, capers and a peppery salad. Soy and ginger for a grilled direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long it takes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fillet pan-fries or grills in 2 to 3 minutes a side, and a whole fish bakes or barbecues in 12 to 15 minutes. Mackerel cooks fast, so watch it. Times vary with size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMackerel is high in protein and one of the richest sources of omega 3, higher than salmon. A typical fillet carries around 18 to 20 grams of protein. It also carries vitamin D and B12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk at the counter for the day's sourcing. Mackerel is often a responsibly sourced choice, and we can advise on the day and suggest an alternative like herring or sardines if you want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the counter at 18 Barnes High Street, cut to order, or delivered across south west London and shipped across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know mackerel is fresh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh mackerel is bright and stiff with clear eyes, firm flesh and clean, iridescent skin, and it smells of the sea and nothing stronger. Mackerel shows its age faster than most fish, so buy it fresh and cook it soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mackerel good for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMackerel is one of the richest sources of omega 3 fatty acids, higher than salmon, and it carries vitamin D and B12 along with around 18 to 20 grams of protein a fillet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat goes with mackerel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp fruit like gooseberry, rhubarb or cooking apple balances its oiliness, and horseradish, mustard, beetroot and lemon all work. The acidity is what cuts the richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I barbecue mackerel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mackerel \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-bbq-fish\"\u003esuits the barbecue\u003c\/a\u003e because its oil keeps it moist over the coals. Score a whole fish or grill fillets skin-side up until the skin blisters, 2 to 3 minutes a side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I freeze mackerel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and because it is oily it is worth freezing quickly. Wrap it tightly, freeze it as soon as you can and defrost in the fridge overnight. Oily fish keeps for around two to three months frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat mackerel raw?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fresh mackerel is fine to eat raw and is often cured briefly in vinegar first, or sliced thin for sashimi. Ask at the counter for fish suitable for eating raw.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mackerel","title":"Mackerel","description":"\u003cp\u003eMackerel is an oily fish with soft, rich flesh and a bold savoury flavour that stands up to smoke, heat and acidity. Very fresh mackerel is clean and almost sweet, and freshness matters more here than with most fish, so look for bright, firm skin and a clean smell of the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe prepare it at the Barnes counter whole and cleaned for the grill or filleted and pin-boned by hand for the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrill fillets skin-side up until the skin blisters, pan-fry them skin-side first for two to three minutes or bake a scored whole fish at 200C. Sharpness cuts the oil, so reach for gooseberry, rhubarb, horseradish or pickled vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Sea","offers":[{"title":"Whole (cleaned)","offer_id":58313212690696,"sku":"FTS-MACKEREL-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fillet","offer_id":58313212723464,"sku":"FTS-MACKEREL-2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/fts-placeholder-1x1_261f5004-6a30-46d3-9633-ba320bef8188.png?v=1785180964"},{"product_id":"seafood-eat-it-mackerel-pate-100g","title":"Seafood \u0026 Eat It Mackerel Pate 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeafood \u0026amp; Eat It is a family company from Newlyn in Cornwall, and this pate is half smoked mackerel by weight: peppered smoked mackerel folded with whipping cream, horseradish, lemon juice and parsley, thickened with a gluten free crumb. The horseradish gives it a proper lift. Spread it on hot toast or serve it with oatcakes and pickles. 100g pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seafood \u0026 Eat It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313237037320,"sku":"FTS-SEAFOOD-EAT-IT-MACKEREL-PATE-100G","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/fts-placeholder-1x1_f7a41f2a-dedd-4f20-b360-3b3ea04cb1f3.png?v=1785180981"},{"product_id":"wimbledon-smokehouse-mackerel-pate-125g","title":"Wimbledon Smokehouse Mackerel Pate 125g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmoked mackerel pate from the Wimbledon Smokehouse, made a few miles from our counter with mackerel hot smoked on site in south London. The smokehouse brines its fish in hand-harvested Atlantic sea salt, dries it overnight and smokes it over beechwood blends. 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An oily fish at its most useful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wimbledon Smokehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313238479112,"sku":"FTS-WIMBLEDON-SMOKEHOUSE-SM-MACKEREL-FIL","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/fts-placeholder-1x1_b1774e9a-c8d5-4bb0-939c-c37f5e1a2c6e.png?v=1785180991"},{"product_id":"wimbledon-smokehouse-whole-sm-mackerel","title":"Wimbledon Smokehouse Whole Smoked Mackerel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whole mackerel hot smoked at the Wimbledon Smokehouse in south London. Smoking the fish whole on the bone keeps it moister than fillets, and the skin peels away cleanly once you start at the tail. Ready to eat: lift the flesh from the bone for salads, kedgeree or simply a plate with brown bread, butter and lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wimbledon Smokehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313238675720,"sku":"FTS-WIMBLEDON-SMOKEHOUSE-WHOLE-SM-MACKER","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/fts-placeholder-1x1_9e069761-6c91-4a5f-8554-e0074f3397c8.png?v=1785180993"},{"product_id":"john-ross-mackerel-pate-115g","title":"John Ross Mackerel Pate 115g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmoked mackerel pate from John Ross Jr of Aberdeen, made with mackerel smoked in the firm's own kilns. Mackerel is an oily fish, which is exactly what a pate wants: the smoke and the richness carry each other. Spread it thickly on hot toast with a squeeze of lemon, or serve it with oatcakes and pickled cucumber as a first course that takes two minutes to plate. 115g pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Ross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313239560456,"sku":"FTS-JOHN-ROSS-MACKEREL-PATE-115G","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/fts-placeholder-1x1_9cf883ba-9834-4464-bb34-98d5a2eb14a1.png?v=1785181000"},{"product_id":"sound-scottish-mackerel-125g","title":"Sound Scottish Mackerel 125g","description":"\u003cp\u003eScottish mackerel tinned by Sound Seafood, the fifth-generation Plymouth fishing family. The fish is caught in autumn when its oil content peaks, which is when mackerel is worth tinning, and packed in olive oil from the MSC certified fishery. Firm, rich and ready to eat: fork it through a potato salad, mash it with lemon and pepper for a two-minute pate or eat it on toast. 125g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sound Seafood\/Interfish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313239658760,"sku":"FTS-SOUND-SCOTTISH-MACKEREL-125G","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/fts-placeholder-1x1_17661294-d3f2-4cd5-b2f8-ca64f31b30aa.png?v=1785181001"}],"url":"https:\/\/fromthesea.co.uk\/collections\/mackerel.oembed","provider":"From The Sea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}