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Enjoy flaky mackerel in salads, pastas and more with our collection of easy mackerel recipes.
Flakes of smoked mackerel are mixed with fresh herbs and cream cheese in this indulgent pâté
Add a bit of vibrance and colour to those chilly evenings with this super salad
If you're trying to get more fish into your diet, try this wallet-friendly mackerel stir-fry recipe. Ready in just 25 mins, top gingery noodles and veg with a crispy mackerel fillet for a speedy midweek dinner idea.
Enjoy this rich tasting fish at its simplest, with lemon slices and lovely herbs
Jacket potatoes make a great, budget-friendly dinner and this recipe, topped with omega-3 rich mackerel and a crunchy and colourful slaw is something different and totally delicious!
Jamie says: ‘These Italian-style fish balls are brilliant for getting fish into kids’ diets. They’re really fun to put together, and little ones will love getting involved. This simple recipe heroes leftover bread and storecupboard staples for a quick midweek family meal that ticks all the boxes.’
Jamie says: "This mackerel pâté is really simple to knock together and is incredibly moreish. Make it ahead for a super quick lunch, or pack into containers"
Great tasting and value meal for all the family
Mackerel is an inexpensive fish that offers up bags of delicious flavour.
One to add to your party food list, this mackerel pate will be a surefire hit with guests.
A great match of vibrant, earthy beetroot and strong, oily mackerel - this tasty salad uses a horseradish-spiced crème fraîche dressing and crispy, fresh salad leaves for the perfect quick and easy gluten-free dinner.
This Indian-inspired recipe for tikka masala mackerel is a healthy lunch option you can make in just 20 minutes
A simple, healthy and delicious breakfast recipe that takes no time to make. Mashing the eggs with the rosemary gives them a lovely, fresh, herby taste. Eggs are great alongside heart-healthy fish, like mackerel.
Subtle Asian flavours work fantastically well with grilled mackerel. Marinate the fish for an hour in soy sauce, ginger and lemon for an easy, healthy midweek supper. Serve with rice and tenderstem broccoli.
A great starter or light main course, grilled mackerel fillets are served on a bed of watercress and lightly dressed sliced fennel and pear. Finish with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds for an extra omega garnish.
This one-pan frittata is studded with colourful veg along with great-value and nutritious tinned mackerel. Lovely for lunch or a light summer dinner, served with a fresh green salad.
Bring out the flavour of delicate, flaky mackerel with sweet and juicy oranges in a sophisticated starter that's ready in no time.
Here's an interesting way to enjoy fresh, seasonal asparagus. Zesty and fragrant, it's delicious served with smoked fish such as mackerel. You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
Frozen veg and tinned fish create this brilliant, budget-friendly fish pie recipe that's super-simple, speedy and tasty. Tinned salmon and mackerel lend big flavour, while the frozen roast potatoes provide a crunchy, crisp topping. There's even a broccoli hidden in the filling!
Make the most of store cupboard ingredients with this mackerel pasta dish.
This low-cook dinner idea uses just a kettle! Fluffy couscous is flavoured with parsley and lemon
Transform your takeaway favourite into a quick and easy midweek dinner in our healthier version. Tinned mackerel is coated in a delicious katsu sauce, then placed on top of rice with fresh cucumber, radishes and a squeeze of lime.
Golden Suffolk new potatoes are ideal for using in this rich, tangy potato salad
Ready in just 10 minutes steps, these mackerel stuffed pitta breads are the perfect speedy lunch for kids.
Mackerel fillets get an umami boost with the help of soy sauce and ginger for a light and vibrant barbecue main
Tender smoked mackerel flakes are the star of this simple pasta recipe, adding peppery notes to a warming bowl of spaghetti.
Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutritionally-rich is perfect as a satisfying lunch or a light dinner
This simple mackerel recipe is ready in just 30 mins for an easy dinner for two. Mackerel fillets are topped with a herby lemon breadcrumb to add plenty of flavour and crunch, whilst mashed cauliflower offers an alternative to potato.
For this speedy lunch, pan-fried mackerel fillets are served with green beans and potatoes tossed in a mustard, lemon juice and olive oil dressing. The capers and spring onions add little bursts of flavour to this filling and wholesome dish.
This umami-forward recipe for crispy miso mackerel and Chinese-style noodles feels like a treat but couldn't be easier to make.
Enjoy this crunchy and colourful salad with an oriental twist, perfect for summer lunches.
A seasonal kiwi salsa is the perfect accompaniment to smoked mackerel.
Simple pan-fried mackerel, served with a fresh and zesty chickpea salad makes a quick and tasty mid-week meal for two