Fish

Fillet

Mackerel fillet is a boneless (or pin-bone-in) side of this oily scombrid—dark-striped skin, rich red-brown flesh, and high oil that bastes itself on the grill. Flavour is pronounced and savoury when fresh, turning metallic within days if mishandled. Butterfly fillets are common for pan and smoke; skin crisps beautifully. Grill, broil, cure, or smoke; acid (citrus, vinegar, tomato) balances richness. Extremely fresh fish suits careful raw or lightly cured service where practice allows. Check for pin bones along the lateral line.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Belly

Centre Cut

Dorsal

Loin

Tail

Ventral

Characteristics

Preparations

CuredFreshGrilledPan FriedSmoked

Traits

FlavourfulOilyRichStrong Flavour

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 204

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 9.71 g
Saturated Fat 1.04 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.93 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.02 g
Cholesterol 55.6 mg
Sodium 77.4 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 21.1 g
Water 73.1 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 204 kcal
Water 73.1 g
Protein 21.1 g
Fat 9.71 g
- Saturated Fat 1.04 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.93 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 6.02 g
  - Omega-3 2.41 g
Vitamins 47.8 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.59 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.62 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 10.3 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 10.2 µg
- Vitamin E 1.26 mg
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg
Minerals 493 mg
- Major Minerals 491 mg
  - Calcium 67 mg
  - Sodium 77.4 mg
  - Potassium 347 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Cholesterol 55.6 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.59 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.62 · vitamin-b6: 0.35 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 10.3 · vitamin-d: 10.2 · vitamin-e: 1.26 · vitamin-k: 0.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 77.37 · Potassium: 347 · Calcium: 67 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Fillet is primarily muscle—leaner than belly or skin-on cuts of the same species.

History

1700

Coastal Europe grilled and smoked mackerel fillets as everyday oily fish.

1950

Retail fillets and smoked mackerel packs expanded inland markets.