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Even out of the water they have a commanding presence. Their skin is shiny silver and midnight blue, and their eyes are hard as garnets. These are wild fish fresh from the ocean, and it shows; even ...

1. In a large bowl mix together all of the ingredients until the salt starts to dissolve. 1. Place the mackerel fillets into the cucumber and summer cup brine for 30 minutes. 2. Then drain the fillets ...

Replacing sodium chloride with potassium chloride does not affect the sensory quality, or shelf-life of fish fillets, says new research. Writing in the International Journal of Food Science and ...

“By the edge of the Bosphorous in the heart of Istanbul, commuters refuel with tea and grilled mackerel sandwiches. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of Turkish red chilli paste, this street ...

The word spreads like lightning around our local fishing village: “The mackerel are in”. Hopefuls head for Ballycotton pier with rod and line, full of anticipation. You may be surprised to learn that ...

With an extra bank holiday this weekend I remain hopeful that the weather will stay clement enough to wheek the cover off the barbecue and get grilling. Mackerel is coming into season now and is very ...

Method: For the mackerel, heat the olive oil and butter in a frying pan. Add the mackerel and sprinkle with rosemary, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fry for two minutes on each side, or until ...