Spanish Jack Mackerel Recipe

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.
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)
Instructions
- 1
Peel and chop the onion. We recommend using...: Peel and chop the onion. We recommend using white onion, but the red one works too.
- 2
Drain the liquid from the cans of Spanish...: Drain the liquid from the cans of Spanish mackerel filets and transfer the fish to a large mixing bowl. Break the mackerel into smaller pieces with a fork.
- 3
Add beaten eggs, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, chopped...: 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
Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions. With...: Divide 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
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over...: In a large skillet, 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 patties are cooked, transfer them to...: Once the patties are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate.
- 7
To finish this canned jack mackerel recipe, serve...: To finish this canned jack mackerel recipe, serve the jack mackerel patties with your favorite sauce or a squeeze of lemon for added flavor.
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