Mackerel recipes

Fresh mackerel is always a winner and grilling gives a deliciously charred quality. Pickled beetroot wedges add an extra tang in this party-perfect, budget-savvy starter

Mackerel fillets contain beneficial fats, are quick to cook, and really complement this earthy and vibrant salad with a yogurt dressing

Open sandwiches make a lovely light lunch or dinner - try topping dark rye bread with Scandinavian-style fish, crème fraîche and tomatoes

Try our easy starter – the filling can be made well in advance and chilled. Once your guests arrive, toast the crumpets and pile the filling on top

This quick and easy lunch or supper features omega-3 rich fish and a creamy yogurt and lemon dressing

This no-fuss fish dish is packed with Asian flavours of sweet, salty teriyaki sauce, garlic and lemon - ready in half an hour

Enjoy grilled mackerel fillets in a punchy soy, honey, ginger and sake marinade. The spicy leaves in the salad pair beautifully with the oily fish

Escalivada is a punchy make-ahead Spanish dish of grilled peppers, aubergines and onions. It works really well with grilled or barbecued fish

A tin of fish in the cupboard can make an easy supper or lunch. This dish is perfect for a speedy weekend lunch for friends

Pack your lunchbox with omega-3 rich smoked fish, new potatoes, beetroot and a light citrus dressing

Use up leftover mash to create a comforting, good-value family meal

Make mackerel part of your weekly menu with this fragrant dish that's also a great addition to a barbecue feast, coated in a zingy ginger, chilli and lime drizzle

Turn oily fish into a scoopable dip for a great way to encourage kids to eat more of it. Oily fish, such as mackerel, is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids

Mackerel is fantastic for you and this main-meal salad couldn't be simpler to prepare

On the table in just 20 minutes and cheap to make too, this one-pan supper will satisfy everyone

Make this rice noodle salad topped with smoked mackerel flakes. The spicy dressing provides pleasant heat, but you can use less chilli, if you like

Like a big warm hug in a bowl, this comforting risotto is perfect on a wet and windy night

This is a super-fast, filling meal for busy midweek winter nights - it's great with smoked haddock too

A comforting and rich supper dish of smoked fish with potatoes and cream - serve with crisp green salad leaves

Make an easy, nutritious potato and smoked mackerel salad in 25 minutes

A deliciously spicy way to get healthy Omega-3 fish oils into your diet

Packed full of good stuff, this salad is enough for two, plus a lunchbox the next day

Good Food favourite Lesley Waters proves that healthy can be hearty - and tasty too!

This warming, thrifty family supper takes just ten minutes to prepare. Try it with hot-smoked trout too