mackerel

Not much of a recipe but it’s worth having because it taste’s good, uses only three ingredients, takes 10 minutes to make and people are always impressed. I used to have to make this regularly when the woman I nannied for had friends over for lunch, that was 30 years ago when I was pretty much...

I present to you Mackerel in Coconut Sauce. This one is a riff on traditional Jamaican "Mackerel Rundown" but uses fresh ingredients instead of salted/preserved fish. Ingredients: 1 medium-large fillet of Mackerel You can use any fillet of fish though, and I have done this recipe with...

For a dairy free smoked mackerel pate, I used: 200g smoked mackerel smashed up with a fork. Mixed with... 5 heaped tsp vegan cream cheese (violife) 1/2 lemon zest 1/2 lemon juice 1/2 green chili 1/2 tsp ginger paste 1/2 tsp garlic paste Salt and pepper Guest really liked it. Very simple.

This is so fast and easy. The secret is charring the mackerel skin until crispy and blackened. I used a halogen cooker but a really hot grill (broiler) will do the trick. Ingredients (per person) 1 x whole fresh mackerel, gutted 1 tbsp sumac Salt A small bunch of fresh tarragon 60 g fresh...

Matki is a type of pulse commonly used in India. It is also sold as Moth Beans (pronounced ‘mote’). It can be cooked just like mung beans or lentils but is delicious (and nutritious) when sprouted. You could substitute sprouted mung beans if you can’t obtain matkhi. To sprout the matkhi, first...

A simple way to use smoked mackerel which is probably not the classic way to make a chowder! Not being a fan of cream I used semi skimmed milk and water for the broth but you could use whole milk and add cream at the end of cooking if you wish. Ingredients (serves 2) 100g potatoes cut into...

Agatha Christie had a truism when it came to stories: a gun shown in the first act must be used by the third act. What she meant was that something as significant as a gun simply cannot be shown in the story if that gun is not going to eventually be used. It’s too confusing for the audience. I...

I’ve made sushi before, but this Is the first time I’ve also prepared the fish. I decided to use brown rice to provide a contrast to the usual white color of the fish. The downside of that decision was that brown rice takes longer to cook, and I found that it wasn’t as sticky as white rice. But...

For this recipe I used a fresh mackerel fillet, but tinned mackerel can also work very well. Serves 2, Preparation time 5 mins, Cooking time 5-8 mins Mackerel fillet, 1 Small aperitif sandwiches, 4 Guacamole sauce to taste Celeriac to taste A pinch of salt Evoo oil to taste Method Grease...

Serves 2, Preparation time 5 mins, Cooking time 15-20 mins 4 mackerel fillets (fresh or frozen) 1 orange, zest and juice 5 or 6 whole grains of black pepper 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 2 cloves of garlic salt to taste Evoo oil, 2 tablespoons Method Brown the garlic cloves in the evoo oil...

Except for the process of smoking the fish, this is a very easy recipe. I've seen some that overpower the beauty of the mackerel by adding horseradish, but this simple mix lets the smoke and the fish itself stand out. Ingredients 4 ounces smoked mackerel 3 tablespoons light cream cheese 1...

I have smoked things using the barbecue grill before, and it's largely the same thing that I did here with an offset smoker: I will explain the adjustments as needed for each step of the process. Full disclosure: I decided to start my adventure in smoking a whole fish when the outside...

A take on a classic 60’s dinner party starter: smoked mackerel pâté; using Greek yoghurt and Indian spices. The beetroot achaar (pickle) adds an aromatic, sweet and earthy contrast. Serve it with mini Naan breads or toasted sourdough. An easy no-cook recipe! Ingredients (serves 2) For the...