Today’s recipe is for this blinding Smoked Mackerel Open Sandwich with Horseradish Mayo. It’s cheap, easy and beyond tasty.
With Jonny & Kieren going fishing and bringing back a bag of mackerel, and me being the only one in the house that will eat them, I am suddenly spoilt for choice at meal times!
And it’s no hardship since I’ve started smoking them. I can’t actually imagine ever wanting to eat an unsmoked mackerel again. You can find out all about my home made smoker journey here.
And finally the horseradish mayo was an inspired blend. Dairy free and bursting with flavour (and a little heat), it goes together with smoked fish like nothing else. Just delightful.
Smoked Mackerel Open Sandwich with Horseradish Mayo
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: British
Keyword: smoked mackerel open sandwich with horseradish mayo
Servings: 1 +
Calories: 527 kcal
Ingredients
Per Person
- 1 slice toast
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon horseradish this stuff can be HOT, taste as you go
- A grind of black pepper
- 1 handful Watercress rocket or similar peppery salad leaves
- 1/2 tomato sliced thickly
- 1/2 a smoked mackerel fillet skin and any bones removed and flaked
Instructions
- Mix the mayo, horseradish & black pepper together until it tastes as hot (or not) as you like.
- Spread generously on the toast, then pile up with the watercress, tomato and flaked fish.
- Devour in seconds, then immediately make another one ;)
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Mackerel Open Sandwich with Horseradish Mayo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 426mg19%
Potassium 1059mg30%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 47g94%
Vitamin A 650IU13%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Natalie says
Love smoked fish of any kind. Sounds yummy. I’m on the hunt for a good recipe for Kipper paté in a bid to relive a moment of taste bud heaven whilst on holiday a few weeks ago.
Jane Sarchet says
Kipper pate? Sounds yummy Natalie, if you come up with a winner please share it with me :)
Janie x
Tammy/Our Neck of the Woods says
You know, I’ve actually never had smoked fish before but it sounds delicious!
Jane Sarchet says
Oh it is soo good! I’ll have a post up next week about the super simple smoker I set up, it’s a doddle Tammy!
Janie x
Lizzy (Good Things) says
Yummy, Janie.. smoked fish is a favourite at our place. I’ve not had smoked mackerel though!
Jane Sarchet says
Oh really? What smoked fish do you normally get Lizzy?
Janie x
Simone says
You know that you just made me realize I have never actually eaten a non smoked mackerel or at least to that I can remember…. I love smoked fish… Although we have tried it a few times ourselves but haven’t been too successful as of yet but we will persevere!
Jane Sarchet says
Isn’t it delicious? I do like it grilled or even baked, but smoked is just out of this world :)
Janie x
Glamorous Glutton says
Looks wonderful. How do you smoke them? Not that mine would be as plucked from the sea fresh as yours. GG
Jane Sarchet says
Funny you should ask GG, as there will be a super simple post coming up next week explaining my set up :)
Janie x
Krista says
An Aussie friend of mine just introduced me to your site today and I love it. :-) I just dug out a massive amount of horseradish from my garden, so I’m delighted by this mayo recipe!!! :-)
Jane Sarchet says
Hi Krista, how lovely to meet you! Thanks for stopping and by, and do thank your friend for sharing the hedgecombers love too!
It’s my first year growing horseradish, and I’m yet to dig any up. How will you be storing your leftovers?
Janie x
Sylvia says
Fab idea! I love smoked mackerel but I’m too lazy to take out all bones and I always end up with one stuck in my throat :) Sylvia xx
Jane Sarchet says
Eww, that’s not so good. I have become a ninja at filleting them now having fished for several years. I think once you understand the anatomy of the fish, it’s so much easier to not get bones on your plate. Now, when it comes to the anatomy of a crab I must be way off as I seem to get more shell then meat!
Janie x
Karen says
I ADORE smoked mackerel and this has my name ALL over it Janie, so pass the sarnie please!
Jane Sarchet says
Gorgeous isn’t it Karen, and being able to make a dairy free version is a godsend!
PS we’re going to have meet up to swap plum jam for smoked mackerel ;)
Janie x