Delicious Jack Mackerel Recipe from Spain

There is nothing better than multipurpose Spanish recipes: they work as a main dish, as a side one, or even as tapas if you want to.

In the world of multipurpose Spanish mackerel recipes, the jack mackerel recipe excels in every category: from flavor to simplicity, we love every aspect of it.

Keep reading this article and learn how to cook jack mackerel patties, some cool history facts about this recipe, and more information for storing and serving this dish.

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Background of the Dish

During the first half of the 1800s canning food items became one of the go-to methods to guarantee their preservation and storage, which was extremely helpful considering that they didn’t have the refrigeration systems that we do now.

After beans, fish, and seafood in general were the first food items to be canned, they were an instant hit as it was a cheap way for people to buy and hoard food safely.

For that reason, people started playing with different ways of cooking that fish, and thanks to that the jack mackerel recipe for patties was born.

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Things You’ll Need for Jack Mackerel Recipe

To prepare this jack mackerel recipe you need canned jack mackerel, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, and a mix of spices as the main ingredients.

Just like other jack mackerel recipes, you can make this recipe with fresh fish by flaking mackerel oven-baked, grilled, or smoked.

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) of jack mackerel filets
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup (80gr) breadcrumbs
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

How to Make Jack Mackerel Recipe – Step by Step Guide

1. For the first step on this jack mackerel recipe, you have to peel and chop the onion. We recommend using white onion, but the red one works too.

2. After that, drain the liquid from the cans of Spanish mackerel fish and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Break the mackerel into smaller pieces with a fork.

3. Now add beaten eggs, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

4. Then, separate the mixture into 5 equal portions. With your hands, shape each portion into a patty, making sure they hold together well (if not, you can add an extra egg or breadcrumbs, according to the needed consistency change).

5. Grab a large skillet and heat olive oil over medium heat. Carefully place the patties in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

6. Once the Spanish mackerel filet patties are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate. 

7. For the final step on this mackerel fish recipe, serve the jack mackerel patties with your favorite sauce or a squeeze of lemon for added flavor.

Substitution of Ingredients

Thankfully, this recipe stands out from other canned jack mackerel recipes because it only calls for a few basic ingredients, and you can play a little bit with them.

This jack mackerel recipe is made with canned mackerel, but you can make it with fresh mackerel too (as long as you follow the instructions on how to cook Spanish mackerel).

For example, you could follow a king mackerel recipe and then use that as the meat base, flaking it and mixing it with the remaining ingredients.

If you follow a gluten-free diet, then make sure that the fish and breadcrumbs for this old-fashioned jack mackerel recipe follow the requirements for that diet.

Do you want this Spanish mackerel recipe to have an extra kick of flavor?

Then you can add a mix of spices, just like the ones on the spicy mackerel recipe or the peppered mackerel recipe.

Tips on Serving Jack Mackerel Recipe

To enhance the dining experience with a jack mackerel recipe, consider pairing it with a side of seasoned quinoa or couscous to absorb the rich flavors of the dish.

Garnish the mackerel fillets with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime just before serving to add a burst of citrusy brightness to each bite.

For a visual feast, plate the dish with a vibrant assortment of steamed vegetables, creating a well-rounded and visually appealing meal.

This is probably one of the best, if not the best mackerel recipe because you can serve it as a main dish, as an appetizer, or even as a side dish.

Once you finish making this jack mackerel recipe you will have 5 patties that you can serve with a mixed green salad on the side, or make a mackerel burger recipe with them.

For an all-American meal, serve the patties from this fish mackerel recipe as burgers with french fries on the side and your favorite dressings.

As well as other canned jack mackerel recipes, it goes well with tomato-based condiments, like ketchup or BBQ sauce, or creamy ones like Spansih garlic sor sour cream.

Give a go to our steamed mackerel recipe, the barred mackerel recipe or the easy mackerel patties recipe.

How to Store Jack Mackerel Recipe

Once you finish making the jack mackerel recipe you can serve it right away or let it cool down and store it for later.

To store this dish, place the jack mackerel patties in a covered container, with a lid or plastic wrap, and then take them to the fridge or freezer.

In the fridge, the patties will last up to 2 days, and in the freezer, you have 45 to store them.

Other mackerel recipes that you can prepare and store in the fridge or freezer are the Spanish baked mackerel recipe and the mackerel steaks recipe.

Recipe Card: Jack Mackerel Recipe

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