I have to be delighted that the ban by Russia on importing British mackerel has revived interest in my FAVOURITE fish - and it's cheap.

They must be fresh and should be LINE CAUGHT as opposed to netted. Popped under the grill (2 mins each side) with a knob of butter and a squeeze of lemon (and I like a couple of sprigs of fresh coriander) - it is easy and delicious. Everyone I've ever given this to (including my Mum) has raved about it.

JK2006 wrote:
I have to be delighted that the ban by Russia on importing British mackerel has revived interest in my FAVOURITE fish - and it's cheap.

They must be fresh and should be LINE CAUGHT as opposed to netted. Popped under the grill (2 mins each side) with a knob of butter and a squeeze of lemon (and I like a couple of sprigs of fresh coriander) - it is easy and delicious. Everyone I've ever given this to (including my Mum) has raved about it.

how come line caught is better?

I believe it's due to stress Honey and the struggle to escape from the nets as opposed to a quick death. Toughens up the flesh, ruins the flavour.

JK2006 wrote:
I believe it's due to stress Honey and the struggle to escape from the nets as opposed to a quick death. Toughens up the flesh, ruins the flavour.


Oh gosh. how horrible.

JK2006 wrote:
I have to be delighted that the ban by Russia on importing British mackerel has revived interest in my FAVOURITE fish - and it's cheap.

They must be fresh and should be LINE CAUGHT as opposed to netted. Popped under the grill (2 mins each side) with a knob of butter and a squeeze of lemon (and I like a couple of sprigs of fresh coriander) - it is easy and delicious. Everyone I've ever given this to (including my Mum) has raved about it.

The Russians do a superb smoked version,goes great with Pivo!