Sweet & sour mackerel

This healthy but substantial dish is ready in just half an hour, perfect for a midweek meal for two

Smoked mackerel salad with beetroot & horseradish dressing

The restaurant trick of giving the same ingredient a couple of treatments turns a simple dish into an impressive starter

Chermoula-marinated mackerel

Chermoula is a North African marinade, used to flavour fish. The recipe varies, but this one contains paprika, making in Moroccan

Smoked mackerel pâté with French bread & horseradish

This relaxed starter can be whizzed up in just 15 minutes – and it won’t break the bank either

Grilled mackerel with orange, chilli & watercress salad

Packed with omega-3 and vitamin C, this salad couldn’t get much healthier – or tastier

Griddled halloumi with beetroot & orange

This simple salad is refreshing and light. It's great with mackerel too

Smoked mackerel & beetroot toast topper

A slice of toasted bread makes for a satisfying supper when topped with fish, herby soured cream and sweet beetroot

Indonesian fried rice with mackerel

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

Smoked mackerel & potato bake

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

Warm new potato & smoked mackerel salad

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

Peppered mackerel fishcakes

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

Peppered mackerel, new potato & watercress salad

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