Mackerel recipes
Packed full of Omega 3, this oily fish is full of flavour and great in salads, baked or on the BBQ.
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Spiced mackerel on toast with beetroot salsa
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A tin of fish in the cupboard can make an easy supper or lunch. This dish is perfect for a speedy weekend lunch for friends
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Mackerel & potato salad with lemon caraway dressing
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Pack your lunchbox with omega-3 rich smoked fish, new potatoes, beetroot and a light citrus dressing
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Smoked mackerel, lemon & herb pâté
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Impress your guests with this clever little starter, which also works well with hot smoked trout or salmon
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Peppered mackerel fish cakes
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Use up leftover mash to create a comforting, good-value family meal
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Barbecued mackerel with ginger, chilli & lime drizzle
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Make mackerel part of your weekly menu with this Asian inspired dish that's perfect for barbecues
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Peppered mackerel, new potato & watercress salad
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Mackerel is fantastic for you and this main-meal salad couldn't be simpler to prepare
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Indonesian fried rice with mackerel
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On the table in just 20 minutes and cheap to make too, this one-pan supper will satisfy everyone
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Smoked mackerel risotto
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Like a big warm hug in a bowl, this comforting risotto is perfect on a wet and windy night
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Leek & mackerel penne bake
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This is a super-fast, filling meal for busy midweek winter nights - it's great with smoked haddock too
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Peppered mackerel & potato bake
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A comforting and rich supper dish of smoked fish with potatoes and cream - serve with crisp green salad leaves
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Warm new potato & smoked mackerel salad
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Make an easy, nutritious potato and smoked mackerel salad in 25 minutes
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Devilled mackerel with potatoes & spinach
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A deliciously spicy way to get healthy Omega-3 fish oils into your diet
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Smoked mackerel with herb & beet couscous
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Packed full of good stuff, this salad is enough for two, plus a lunchbox the next day
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Basil & lemon chickpeas with mackerel
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Good Food favourite Lesley Waters proves that healthy can be hearty - and tasty too!
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Smoked mackerel & potato bake
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This warming, thrifty family supper takes just ten minutes to prepare. Try it with hot-smoked trout too
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Mackerel with orange & harissa glaze
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The distinct taste of this oily-textured fish works brilliantly with Asian flavours, including garlic, spices, ginger and soy sauce
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Mackerel with warm cauliflower & caper salad
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This warm, herby salad makes a refreshing change from the usual veg
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Smoked mackerel with quick grilled ratatouille
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A low-carb, low Gi meal packed with antioxidants and omega 3 fats
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Grilled mackerel with harissa & coriander couscous
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Oil-rich mackerel is full of omega-3 and is an environmentally aware way to enjoy fish
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Smoked mackerel loaded leaves
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The smoked mackerel paste for these healthy canapes will keep in the fridge for a week - use it on jacket potatoes or toast
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Sweet & sour mackerel
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This healthy but substantial dish is ready in just half an hour, perfect for a midweek meal for two
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Teriyaki mackerel with tangy cucumber salad
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Add a taste of Asia to your midweek meal with this healthy recipe
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Mackerel with curry spices
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Mackerel's firm, oily flesh is perfect for this tasty spice mix, from Nick Nairn
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Smoked mackerel dip
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A tasty dip that you can keep in the fridge for a quick snack, full of omega-3's
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Chermoula-marinated mackerel
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Chermoula is a North African marinade, used to flavour fish. The recipe varies, but this one contains paprika, making in Moroccan
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