Mackerel
The brownish oily meat and medium-sized flake of the
Atlantic mackerel has excellent flavor and texture when fresh. Smoked
and cured mackerel products have a good shelf life and are especially
popular in Europe. Try some of our sustainable mackerel recipes below!
Where to buy
The main fishing season for mackerel runs between September and April, so this is the best time to find fresh MSC-labeled products.
Use our Where to buy search to find shops and restaurants selling sustainable mackerel near you.
Recipes
Mackerel Gravad Max
Cornish mackerel, chilli and coriander tacos
Baked Mackerel with tomatoes and potatoes
Meet the Hastings herring and mackerel fishers
Fishing has been a longstanding family tradition in Hastings for over a thousand years. Today fishing remains important to the town's economy and Hastings is home to the largest beach-based fishing fleet in Europe.
Meet the Pelagic Freezer-trawler Association mackerel fishers
While mackerel has been an important species for the North Sea fisheries, it was not until the 1960s until the North East Atlantic mackerel fishery developed. The fisheries on this stock involve a wide variety of vessel types and sizes using a variety of gear. The North East Atlantic mackerel stock is assessed as being within safe biological limits.
