WHAT’S SEASONAL IN OCTOBER?
Autumn is peak season for mackerel, when the fish has up to 30 per cent fat, which enhances its flavour and ensures it is packed with nutritional value. Look for mackerel with a shiny body and bright eyes. Fresh mackerel should be rigid, and should not droop if held horizontally by the head.
Keep mackerel cool and eat within 24 hours as oily fish spoil faster than white fish. It can be frozen. You can bake, grill, barbecue or pan-fry your mackerel. To check if it is cooked, slit the fish at the thickest part, where the flesh should be just opaque but still moist.
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