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

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

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

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

The distinct taste of this oily-textured fish works brilliantly with Asian flavours, including garlic, spices, ginger and soy sauce

This warm, herby salad makes a refreshing change from the usual veg

Oil-rich mackerel is full of omega-3 and is an environmentally aware way to enjoy fish