This Mackerel Patties recipe is simple, tasty and works every time. Serve these patties with my creamy BBQ sauce and you won’t be disappointed!
I love seafood. A lot. Crab legs, shrimps, fish, mussels, lobster… Oh! I am drooling as typing these words. Today, I have a very SIMPLE, CHEAP, and DELICIOUS Mackerel Patties recipe to share with you. If you enjoy seafood, you definitely don’t want to miss it.
I love using canned mackerel in my recipes because of its versatility, flavor and impressive nutrient profile. Plus, there has been a lot of research done, indicating that regular consumption could help drop your blood pressure and cholesterol, protect against depression, and keep your bones healthy and strong. So if you haven’t tried it already, now it’s a great time to do it. If you’d like to read a little more about Mackerel you can check this article: Mackerel Fish: The Cholesterol-Lowering, Bone-Strengthening Omega-3 Powerhouse
WHERE TO BUY MACKEREL?
I am using Canned Mackerel in Brine in this recipe. It could be found in many large grocery stores, such as WalMart, in canned seafood section, right next to anchovies and sardines. Of course, you can buy canned Mackerel on Amazon. There are several brands out there (such as Bumble Bee, Polar, Chicken of the Sea) and they all work well.
HOW TO MAKE MACKEREL PATTIES
- Drain mackerel, debone and transfer to a mixing bowl. Flake meat with fork.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, excluding vegetable oil, and mix well.
- Using 1/4 cup as a measure, shape into patties.
- Fry in small amount of vegetable oil, on medium heat until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
MY CREAMY BBQ SAUCE RECIPE
Mix a 1/4 cup of mayo with a 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
WHAT TO SERVE MACKEREL PATTIES WITH
Besides my Creamy BBQ Sauce? 🙂
Serve these tasty Mackerel Patties with garden salad, french fries, pasta, steamed veggies, rice, creamed spinach or kale. I also love placing these on top of Caesar Salad.
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MACKEREL PATTIES
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- 15 oz canned Mackerel in brine
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp. of mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. of mustard
- 2 tbsp. of chopped chives or scallion
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain mackerel, debone and transfer to a mixing bowl. Flake meat with fork. Flaking mackerel meat with fork
- Add the rest of the ingredients, excluding vegetable oil, and mix well. preparing mixture for mackerel patties
- Using 1/4 cup as a measure, shape into patties.
- Fry in small amount of vegetable oil, on medium heat until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
Nutrition
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Would canned pink salmon be ok if mackerel is not available?
Hi Cait! Yes, you can use salmon instead. Happy Cooking!
Can I use fresh Mackerel? If so, do I need to cook it first?
Hi Cheryl! Although I’ve never tried it with fresh mackerel, I think you can use it in this recipe. No need to cook it first. Just chop it really well and cook the patties on medium-low heat until nice crust forms.
I love this recipe and so does my toddler! How long do these keep in the refrigerator?
Thanks, Ashley! Keep these refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
Cud I substitute the breadcrumbs for cornmeal
Hi Tyler! Yes. Happy cooking!
What about lard, tallow, ghee, or even butter? Also, would crushed pork rinds work?
Yes, you can add crushed pork rinds if you’d like to, Allen. When it comes to frying I prefer using oil, but you can use lard, tallow, or ghee. Butter is not good for frying, because it burns easy. Hope this helps. Happy cooking!
While it is true that butter does start to burn in the 200F range, this is attributable to the milk solids contained therein. Ghee on the other hand has no milk solids to burn and the butter fat has a smoking point of 485F. Oh one more thought – the flavor is to die for on most anything!