Last Updated on May 23, 2015 by Babita
Fried Spanish Mackerel is a recipe that is totally my moms’. It is for mackerel in general and not specifically for Spanish Mackerel. I have to give her the whole credit for it. Mackerel is my favorite fish and it is known as Bangudhe in my language. Growing up my mom used to make it all the time. I remember returning from school and instantly getting the aroma of fried mackerel. That is it, it used to make my day.
However, the mackerel that we get in the Bombay (Mumbai) are not available here. I instead make do with the Spanish mackerel, which is from the same family but bigger in size. The taste profile is also similar. Since it has a very fishy smell, I don’t think it is for everyone. I am a seafood fanatic (check out my other seafood recipes), so I really don’t mind it.
Like I mentioned before this is my mom’s classic recipe. I don’t make it all the time because I try to avoid fried food. Once in a while I treat my kids and DH, and when I do that TEE and ‘S’ literally do the happy dance (they love it so much). The recipe for Fried Spanish Mackerel is very easy. You don’t need tons of ingredients. The texture is amazing… it is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You can serve them either as an appetizer or on the side during meals. Enjoy!!!
Ingredients:
2 Spanish Mackerels (cut into 1/2″ or 3/4″ pieces)
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp cornflour
salt as per taste
canola oil for frying
Preparations:
- In a mixing bowl combine chili powder, lemon juice, salt and cornflour. Mix them properly to form a paste.
- Add some water if the paste is too thick.
- Coat all the mackerel pieces with this mixture. Allow the pieces to marinate for at least an hour.
- Heat Canola oil in kadhai or a deep fryer.
- Deep fry all the pieces until done. Serve with lemons on the side.
Useful Suggestions:
- For those who don’t like it spicy, you can substitute it Kashmiri chili powder. This chili powder isn’t as spicy, but it adds a wonderful red color.
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Wow this recipes looks sooo scrumptious, Babita! I guess it would go well with some tomato sauce too.
I will have to try this recipe
Yummy… reminds me of my mum too.
That sounds really yummy! I don’t think I have ever had mackerel before. This sounds like the perfect recipe to try it.
Looks so delicious and awesome. My husband really loves this kind of seafood recipes so much. Will definitely try this for sure. Thanks a lot for sharing this yummy recipe.
That actually looks pretty good. I’m not a fish fan but would be willing to try.
This is so funny. My mom used to prepare fried mackerel when I was young. I did not know it was a spanish recipe
I love fried mackerel! We have it a lot at our house! But I have never tried it Spanish style!
Babs you know I’m going to try this. I love fish but don’t think I’ll find Mackerel here though but I will certainly look for it.
This looks so delicious. I do not make fish often but this looks so good i will have to try it.
It certainly looks delicious. I can see why your kids love when you make this. I will have to give it a try with my family. Both of my sons love spicy so will make it as is.
I’d add the powder for the color. I’d like it even more if it had a little kick.
I have been trying to add more seafood into my menu plan and these will be added to the list. I love the crispy outside texture!
This sounds delicious! I don’t think I’ve ever eaten anything like this.
That looks delicious! And it’s so pretty with the lemons on the side like that.
Yum! This looks like a great summer meal. Seems so light and perfect for those long summer days.
These look super yummy, I would love to try these fried mackerels!
That looks really good! I’m not a huge fish fan but I think I would be able to enjoy this. At least by looking at it its making me hungry!
Thanks for the non spicy option! I try to stay away from fried foods also BUt every now and then it’s okay.
Oh this looks so good right now. I’ve never had this type of fish but this recipe makes me want to try it.
This dish is delicious. I have had it in Spain and my entire family loves it.