Crispy Mackerel Fillets

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

For Crispy Mackerel Fillets

2 cans King Oscar Mackerel in Olive Oil, drained
1/2 cup flour, or more if needed
1 egg, beaten, or more if needed
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, or more if needed

Tartar Sauce

1 cup mayo
2 tbsp fresh chopped dill
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp minced onion
2 tbsp minced pickles (sweet or dill depending on preference)

A love letter to fish and chips. Mackerel breaded and lightly fried until golden and served with a fresh homemade tartar sauce spiked fresh dill and lemon.

Instructions

Make the tartar sauce: mix together the mayo, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion, and pickles until evenly combined. Cover and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
Drain the mackerel. Invert the cans onto a large plate or cutting board. Carefully break the mackerel chunks into large strips. Press the remaining loose pieces together and form into another strip or two.
Place the flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs into 3 individual shallow bowls.
Dip each mackerel strip into flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
Heat about 1/2” of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. When it is about 350°F, carefully place the breaded mackerel pieces in the oil.
Fry each side until golden brown, about 1-2 minute per side or until golden.
Drain on paper towels and serve with tartar sauce if desired.