Description
Ingredients:Â Mackerel (Scomber scombrus), Organic Olive Oil, Organic Lemon, Organic Capers In Vinegar, Salt
WARNING:Â Cancer and Reproductive Harm —Â www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food
Here’s Chris McDade making a recipe from his book The Magic of Tinned Fish using this product.
Atlantic mackerel is the small fish with the mild flavor and big, meaty texture of a large fish. But there are many other reasons to give it a try. Unlike large apex predators like tuna and swordfish, these mackerel are small, schooling fish that occur in great abundance, providing a truly sustainable harvest. They’re caught by hook and line, with little to no bycatch, by traditional fishing families in northern Spain. Since Atlantic mackerel are low on the ocean food chain, they don’t have the high levels of mercury and other toxins that can concentrate in larger fish. And they are an excellent source of protein, vitamin B-12, and other essential nutrients, with 500 mg of Omega 3 fatty acids per serving.
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See what Matthew Carlson has to say about this mackerel.
ptaillon (verified owner) –
I’m a fan of Patagonia Provisions’ mackerel in that I feel like it’s a good overall value and quality. I sometimes wish that their flavored tins were “stronger” but, admittedly, I like strong flavors.
You will definitely, as recommended with their flavored varieties, benefit from emptying the tin onto a plate in order to get the full experience from both the lemon and included capers. After an initial taste, I added another few squeezes of fresh lemon along with a spoonful of capers I had in the fridge. Adding the extras made this tin a lot more enjoyable for me.
Yousif Al-amin (verified owner) –
Solid meaty mackerel filets in a combination of oil, lemon, and a generous amount of nice sized capers. The fish is solid in texture but still flakey enough to be enjoyed on its own, with a piece of toast, or mixed together for a fish salad. I ate mine on top of a fresh garden salad and added some vinegar to the oil to prepare a dressing, next time I think I’ll try a fish salad spiced up with some lemon juice, zest, and mayo.
This joins many of the other Patagonia Provisions tins that I’ve tried on my list of tins I’ll be back for!
Hream McDan (verified owner) –
Definitely made me say WOW, I didn’t expect this to be as good as it was. The lemon is fantastic, very citrus-forward in a natural and refreshing way. Surprising amount of capers in there too, perhaps 15-20 in all. Didn’t need any additional seasoning whatsoever and was ideal to eat on its own out of the tin. Plus, the slightly-chewy Patagonia mackerel texture was not as noticeable in this tin as it sometimes can be.
I found just about everything about this tin to be exceptional. It’s immediately in my short list of favorite mackerel tins behind KO Mediterranean and alongside Ocean’s with jalapeno, Briosa spiced fillets. Absolutely will be a regular purchase.
jacob.harris.122 (verified owner) –
Fish is beautifully arranged in the tin. It’s meaty with a pleasant chew and stays intact when removed from the tin. It’s like a richer more flavorful canned tuna. I think I’m more of a sardine guy, or maybe I just miss the skin and bones.
Seasonings are mild like it says on the box. Lemon is a welcome addition but adds no real acidity. Capers are fun texture but gave up all their flavor to the oil I suspect.
kyelmoore (verified owner) –
Wow. Thus far along my tinned fish journey, I can say I’m mostly a mackerel guy so far. This was easily the best tin of mackerel I’ve ever had. I would have liked more caper, I don’t think I picked them up much at all, despite there being a solid 8-10 capers in the tin. Honestly it wasn’t to the detriment of the tin at all. Not acidic lemon flavor, more like a lemon aroma, which was extremely pleasant.
The texture of this tin was out of this world. This is the most tender, flaky mackerel I’ve ever enjoyed. 3 beautiful fillets. I ate these straight out of the tin, but I can think of a million preparations that would elevate this fish just off the top of my head. The oil was rich and pleasant.
I really loved this tin, will definitely be ordering again in the future, all I can say is wow.
BMS (verified owner) –
The lemon and capers make a great addition to the mackerel. Light, refreshing flavor and the slight saltiness of the capers worked great.
Ate this over a bowl of rice and I’ll be eating more Patagonia in the future
aaharrington12 (verified owner) –
Meaty yet tender mackerel! The flavor isn’t overpowering at all and would be tasty as is right out of the can. I dumped this tin over pasta and added a little bit of fresh ground pepper.