Fish

Steak

Mackerel steak is a thick cross-cut or chunky fillet portion for grilling and broiling—popular with larger mackerel species. The oil self-bastes; charring the skin adds bitterness that balances fat. Bone-in steaks from whole fish hold moisture well. Cook hot and relatively brief; serve with mustard, horseradish, or tomato. Overcooked mackerel dries and tastes fishy despite the oil.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Centre Cut

Cross Cut

Tail Cut

Characteristics

Preparations

BroiledFreshGrilledPan Fried

Traits

Grill FriendlyOilyRichRobustThick

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 161

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 8.78 g
Saturated Fat 0.98 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9 g
Cholesterol 57.1 mg
Sodium 81.2 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 20.5 g
Water 69.1 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 161 kcal
Water 69.1 g
Protein 20.5 g
Fat 8.78 g
- Saturated Fat 0.98 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.9 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9 g
  - Omega-3 2.07 g
Vitamins 55.3 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.47 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.78 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.9 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 12.8 µg
- Vitamin E 1.59 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 451 mg
- Major Minerals 449 mg
  - Calcium 69 mg
  - Sodium 81.2 mg
  - Potassium 299 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Cholesterol 57.1 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.47 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.78 · vitamin-b6: 0.44 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.9 · vitamin-d: 12.8 · vitamin-e: 1.59 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 81.23 · Potassium: 299 · Calcium: 69 · Iron: 1.5 ·

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

History

1800

Steaked mackerel was a common coastal grill and fry portion.

1980

Thick mackerel steaks appeared on modern restaurant grills.