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Mackerel

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Mackerel

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Scombridae
  • Primary Cuisine Japanese|Mediterranean|Northern European
  • Seasonality Late Spring|Summer|Autumn
  • Source Mackerel fish

¿Qué es Mackerel?

An oily, dark-fleshed fish known for its distinct, rich flavor and high Omega-3 fatty acid content.

¿A qué sabe Mackerel?

Mackerel tiene un sabor rich, strong, oily, umami con aromas briny, distinct fishy, meaty.

Taste
Rich, Strong, Oily, Umami
Texture
Firm, Flaky, Moist
Aroma
Briny, Distinct Fishy, Meaty
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 85g (3 oz)
Calories205 kcal
Total Fat13.9g
Saturated Fat3.3g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol75mg
Protein18.6g
Total Carbohydrate0g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars0g
Calcium15mg
Iron1.2mg
Potassium360mg

El Secreto del Chef

Due to its high fat content, mackerel is excellent for grilling or broiling as it stays moist and develops a delicious crispy skin.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Mackerel

El mejor sustituto para Mackerel es Sardines, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar rich, oily flavor profile and high Omega-3 content, especially canned.

Sustitutos para Mackerel con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Sardines Mejor 1:1 Similar rich, oily flavor profile and high Omega-3 content, especially canned.
Bluefish 1:1 Oily fish with a strong, distinct flavor, suitable for grilling.
Herring 1:1 Another oily, flavorful fish, often pickled or smoked.
Salmon 1:1 Rich, oily texture, though flavor is milder. Good for grilling or baking.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Mackerel

  1. Look for firm, shiny skin and clear eyes for whole fish.
  2. Fresh mackerel has a pronounced but not unpleasant odor.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Mackerel?

  • Acidic flavors (lemon
  • vinegar)
  • mustard
  • horseradish
  • strong herbs
  • rye bread
  • potatoes.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Mackerel?

Rich|Strong|Oily|Umami Briny|Distinct Fishy|Meaty

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Mackerel?

El mejor sustituto es Sardines (1:1). Similar rich, oily flavor profile and high Omega-3 content, especially canned.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Mackerel?

Look for firm, shiny skin and clear eyes for whole fish. Fresh mackerel has a pronounced but not unpleasant odor.

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