Skin

Fish

Skin

Mackerel skin is thin, striped, and excellent crisped—often the best part of a pan-fried fillet. Scales are fine; scrape if needed, dry thoroughly, and start skin-side down in a hot pan. The skin also protects flesh on the grill. Eat crisp with the fillet; discard only if scorched. Skin-on smoke and cure work well for whole sides.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CrispedFreshOn FilletSmoked

Traits

CrispableFlavourfulProtectiveStriped

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 360

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 32 g
  • Saturated Fat 8.96 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 14.4 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 8.64 g
  • Cholesterol 75.3 mg
  • Sodium 77.7 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 18 g
  • Water 45 g
Detailed nutrients

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

Skin-on mackerel cookery was standard for grill and smoke.

Crisp mackerel skin became a plated texture focus.

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