Is Mackerel nice?

Question

Its the fish i'm talkin about, is there a lot of bones in it?
Is the meat chewy ?

Answer 1

Most mackerel available in the U.S. has a very strong distinctive flavor. "Southern" or warm water mackerel are more delicately flavored. Cold water mackerel is commonly available canned, after being cooked under pressure. You eat the bones and all.

If you have access to fresh mackerel, which keeps very poorly, btw, there are not a particularly large number of bones. Often it is marinaded before cooking with vinegar or citrus juice. As with all fish, when properly cooked, the meat flakes off and is very tender.

I make patties with the canned jack mackerel. To counter the strong flavor, i use pork sausage seasoning or sometimes a couple tablespoons of finely chopped sweet or dill pickle.

Answer 2

Spanish or King, either is a tender white meat . Yes, it is a semi- bony fish. Mackerel can blackened, baked, grilled, or sauteed in a lemon butter sauce with capers and fresh parsley. Yummy!

Answer 3

There aren't too many bones and the texture to me is a lot like trout. However, it's a very strong tasting oily fish. I personally think it's too fishy for me to eat, but many people love it. Miso/mirin marinade is pretty common if you're looking for an asian flavor, otherwise just salt and grill seems pretty standard.

Answer 4

I like it. As far as chewy, that is usually a sign of over cooking. It is a fairly mild fish with a good firm flesh.

Answer 5

In my opinion Mackerel is Ggrooooss from the can. It's dirty, smelly & boney. It's also cheap. In my opinion

Answer 6

Ugh! Yes there are a lot of bones. It has quite a strong taste.

Answer 7

I like it