Category: Fish

All you need is mackerel, salt and rice wine vinegar. If you can get a very fresh mackerel, simply cure the fillet and turn it into one of the best sushi toppings! No cooking, just marinating! Shime saba (しめ鯖, cured mackerel) is one of my favourites for sushi or sashimi. Is mackerel safe to eat […]

sawara. Japanese Spanish mackerel is commonly served grilled or pan-fried in Korea as samchi-gui (food). Japanese Spanish mackerel is often served as sushi, under the Japanese name sawara (鰆, サワラ). What is mackerel called in Japanese? The Japanese name for the horse mackerel is aji (あじ), and by default generally implies the species Trachurus japonicus […]

Taste. Saba’s flavor is incredibly complex so many will simply describe it as “flavorful” or “strong.” It has a bit of fishiness (not too much when fresh), saltiness, some notes of sourness from both the natural flavor of the fish and vinegar marinade, and deep umami. Does mackerel make good sushi? Mackerel is very popular […]

As you peel the skin, hold the fillet on the head side with your left hand so that the fillet will not move. Slice the fillet 1cm (⅜”) thick if you are serving it as part of temakizushi. If serving as sashimi, slice them 1.5cm (⅝”) thick and make a shallow incision in the middle […]

With its firm, oil-rich flesh and rich, creamy flavor, Mackerel is a superb species of fish for Sashimi. Can you use mackerel for sushi? Mackerel has the longest history in [traditional] edomae-style sushi. It is rich and has a strong flavor. Saba is usually cured for many hours with salt and vinegar before being served […]

WHAT IS MACKEREL? Cured and smoked mackerel fillets not only preserve the fish but give a boost to the flavour with a wonderful smokiness. Once caught, fresh mackerel should be eaten as soon as possible; the smoking process means you have more time to enjoy this thoroughly ravishing fish. Can you eat smoked mackerel without […]

Shime saba is a cured mackerel fillet that is great for sashimi as well as sushi topping. It is very simple to make and so tasty. All you need is mackerel, salt and rice wine vinegar. If you can get a very fresh mackerel, simply cure the fillet and turn it into one of the […]

Saba. Saba Sushi, 鯖 (Mackerel) Category Hikarimono (silver-skinned fish) Size Small to Medium (1 foot to 2 feet, 30cm to 60cm) Names Saba, mackerel, Sawara, Aji, Shime-saba Season September – February Served Nama-saba (raw) or shime-saba (pickled) as sushi and sashimi What is mackerel called in Japanese? The Japanese name for the horse mackerel is […]

Underrated: Mackerel It’s buttery and packed with Omega-3 fatty acids. It’s great cooked or as sushi.” Is mackerel good for sushi? Mackerel is very popular in Japan (primarily when served as sushi) and is especially healthy, packed with omega-3s, DHA and EPA. What does mackerel sushi taste like? Taste. Saba’s flavor is incredibly complex so […]

Canned fish is a great source for calcium, DHA and EPA for your every day meals. This mackerel is simply cooked with salt and ready to eat by itself. How do you eat saba mackerel? Baked in the oven, this Grilled Mackerel or Saba Shioyaki is the simplest fish recipe you can make on a […]

Horse mackerel (aji) (Mackerel belongs to the Scombridae family, while horse mackerel belongs to the Carangidae family.) It is smaller than other mackerel and has a lighter flavor. Horse mackerel is also popular in edomae-style sushi and is usually served with freshly grated ginger and scallions. Is horse mackerel same as mackerel? Horse mackerel are […]

Mackerel is called saba (鯖) in Japanese and the word shime (しめ) comes from the verb shimeru (しめる) meaning firm up the flesh of the fish/meat. Is mackerel fish same as Saba fish? Saba (鯖) is mackerel and Shioyaki (塩焼き) means salt (shio) and grilling (yaki). As you can guess, the only seasoning we need […]

Is Maine mackerel good eating? Mackerel is a delectable fish, and the fresher it is, the better. Because of their high oil content, they don’t stay well at room temperature. Mackerel is delicious when fried, roasted, grilled, or smoked, among other ways. Which mackerel is best to eat? As opposed to leaner white fish, mackerel […]

In the Gulf of Maine they can be caught from late spring through fall, although mackerel fishing is best in early June after spawning or during the fall when they are fattened following a summer of feeding. Are the mackerel running in Maine? The mackerel run to rivers and smaller bodies of water in Maine […]

Do you eat the skin of mackerel? Despite the fact that the skin of mackerel is quite thin and may be eaten, it can be removed by gently rubbing it with the ball of your thumbnail. Make certain that the fins are removed and discarded. Do you remove the skin from mackerel? Mackerel is particularly […]

Mackerel is by far the most commercially important fish to the UK’s catching industry. In 2017, UK vessels landed 226,900 tonnes of mackerel, earning around £203m. Where are mackerel caught in the UK? Atlantic chub mackerel is a species which is usually found in the warmer waters of Europe, particularly the Mediterranean. In British waters […]

Despite its highly commercial status, the Atlantic mackerelAtlantic mackerelMackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of pelagic fish, mostly from the family Scombridae. They are found in both temperate and tropical seas, mostly living along the coast or offshore in the oceanic environment.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mackerel Are mackerel overfished? […]

Canned mackerel is richer and milder than canned tuna, and even more sustainable. Which fish is the most sustainable? Pacific salmon (wild-caught in Alaska) In this region, Alaskan salmon fisheries consistently rank the highest in terms of sustainability—meaning that we’re not the only ones who think they’re the most sustainable fish! Is it sustainable to […]

between five and seven knots. Trolling speed for Spanish mackerel is between five and seven knots. At this speed the 15-pound leader is going to twist no matter how many ball bearing swivels you use. Having one in the mix will slow down the inevitable, but it won’t stop the twisting. How much line should […]

Spanish mackerel have a greenish back with silver sides and belly. They are covered with very tiny scales. They have yellow or olive green oval spots all over. Do you need to descale Spanish mackerel? Mackerel have a thin skin and tiny scales, so they’re one of the few fish that don’t need their scales […]