Category: Fish

Mackerel have a thin skin and tiny scales, so they’re one of the few fish that don’t need their scales removed before you clean or fillet them. Cleaning a mackerel is quick and simple, even if you rarely work with whole fish. You’ll need a filleting knife or utility knife with a long, thin, sharp […]

Mackerel has a creamy and slightly salty meat that is often smoked or peppered and sold ready prepared. It is a popular BBQ or grilling fish as it holds its form well and its fillets are robust and meaty. What does can mackerel taste like? What does mackerel taste like? In addition, when compared to […]

Is mackerel a freshwater or saltwater fish? Mackerel is a saltwater fish that belongs to the same family (scombridaescombridaeThe mackerel, tuna, and bonito family, Scombridae, includes many of the most important and familiar food fishes. The family consists of 51 species in 15 genera and two subfamilies. All species are in the subfamily Scombrinae, except […]

Size (length and weight): Up to 65 cm in length and 1.5 kg. Commonly found at 20‑35 cm in length and 0.2‑0.7 kg. Life span: Up to 7 years, but more commonly 1‑3 years. Habitat: Blue mackerel are a schooling pelagic species that occurs in tropical and temperate waters of the Pacific Ocean. Is blue […]

You can cook a delicious main dish in under 10 minutes! Canned mackerels are versatile and great for various dishes such as seasoned rice, fried food, simmered food, and pasta. That’s why we always have them in our pantry. It’s inexpensive, easy to cook, and a great source of healthy fat. Can you heat up […]

Mackerels are fast and agile swimmers. They can swim at the speed of 5.5 meters per second. Mackerels have numerous natural enemies. Tunas, whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks, tortoises and pelicans often consume mackerels. What makes mackerel unique? Chub Mackerel – Unlike other members in its genus, this species possesses a swim bladder. The swim […]

The common name, horse mackerel, comes from the old Dutch word Horsmakreel. This means a mackerel that spawns on a ‘hors’, which is a shallow area in the sea or a bank. The English took the name and called the fish horse mackerel. What is the difference between mackerel and horse mackerel? Horse mackerel are […]

This fish is commonly described as infested with a variety of parasitic organisms. The Myxozoan parasite Kudoa crumenacan be found in the muscle tissue of Spanish mackerel. Cestodes including Callitetrarhynchus gracilis, Pseudolacistorhynchus noodti, and Otobothrium cysticum are also known parasites of this fish. Is Spanish mackerel healthy? Health Benefits Mackerel is high in omega-3 fatty […]

Ciguatera poisoningCiguatera poisoningCiguatera fish poisoning (CFP), also known simply as ciguatera, is a foodborne illness caused by eating reef fish whose flesh is contaminated with certain toxins. Such individual fish are said to be ciguatoxic.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ciguatera_fish_poisoning Can you get food poisoning from mackerel? Scombroid occurs worldwide and is one of most common […]

Good Choices- eaten once a week Bluefish, Buffalo fish, Carp, Chilean Seabass, Grouper, Halibut, Mahi-Mahi or Dolphinfish, Monkfish, Rockfish, Sablefish, Sheepshead, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Striped Bass, Tilefish, Albacore Tuna, Yellow Fin Tuna, Sea Trout, and Pacific Croaker. Is it safe to eat mackerel when pregnant? Can you eat mackerel when you’re pregnant? Yes, but as […]

The majority of the oil used in canned fish is sunflower oil. Although this is a polyunsaturated fat, it is the type more prone to triggering free-radical damage in the body. ‘The good EFAs in the fish will be swamped by the sunflower oil so its not really that great for your health,’ says Catherine. […]

You can cook a delicious main dish in under 10 minutes! Canned mackerels are versatile and great for various dishes such as seasoned rice, fried food, simmered food, and pasta. That’s why we always have them in our pantry. It’s inexpensive, easy to cook, and a great source of healthy fat. Do you need to […]

30 different species. Over 30 different species, principally belonging to the family ScombridaeScombridaeThe mackerel, tuna, and bonito family, Scombridae, includes many of the most important and familiar food fishes. The family consists of 51 species in 15 genera and two subfamilies. All species are in the subfamily Scombrinae, except the butterfly kingfish, which is the […]

Because of the high mercury concentration in king mackerel, the FDA recommends that children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers avoid eating any of it. Of all the common saltwater fish, king mackerel has the greatest mercury concentrations, ranking it as the second most toxic. Why is mackerel not good for you? Mackerel. Atlantic and Atka […]

When you catch your fish, you should immediately bleed them to maintain the quality of the meat. You can tell and taste the difference between cooked and raw vegetables, whether they are cooked or served raw. Is bleeding fish necessary? Because bleeding your fish helps get all the blood out – which produces tastier fillets. […]

Want to learn how to fillet Spanish mackerel the easy way? These fish often get a bad rap for tasting “fishy,” but if you do it right, you’ll be left with nice white fillets that are surprisingly delicious (especially as fish tacos). What does Spanish Mackerel taste like? Market Description: The firm, dark flesh of […]

They taste fantastic Sardines and mackerel don’t have the best PR. Unfortunately, most people associate them with strong fishy smells and eating directly out of the can. How do you know if canned mackerel is bad? How can you tell if opened canned mackerel is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and […]

Most canned mackerel is made with Atlantic mackerel, which is a low-mercury fish. What type of mackerel is canned mackerel? MACKEREL FROM THE EASTERN OR ‘BOSTON’ AREA Purse seines are used to catch the mackerel that is utilized in canning. What type of fish is mackerel? pelagic fishMackerel is a common name applied to a […]