Mackerel sandwich

Everyone loves a tuna mayo sarnie, but this Smoked Mackerel and Horseradish Sandwich from restaurateur James Ramsden gives that classic combo a shake-up for today. Tuna is swapped out for mackerel, and the horseradish adds a hot, spicy twist. Topped with a quick pickle of shallot and cucumber, it makes a refreshing and mouth-watering filling.

The fancy snack, or the “I dont want to cook” Light Lunch. You know those days where cooking is not really an option, time is running out, you want a quick something but yet don't want to eat a crappy sandwich? Enters the Mackerel Toast. This is a great breakfast, or light lunch with

Meaty smoked mackerel can stand up to bold flavours, making it the perfect sandwich filler. Try it in these quick toasties with melty cheese, zingy capers and the fresh crunch of pepper and cucumber. They’re filling enough for a weeknight dinner, or make an extra-special lunch. Click for more irresistible toastie recipes.

A delicious sandwich that’s ubiquitous along the shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul

On the waterfront of the Bospherous in Istanbul, there are rows of Ottoman style boats serving one thing - Balik Ekmek. These amazing grilled fish sandwiches are usually served with a big glass of pickles and were a real standout memory of the beautiful city. This is our take on the amazing sandwich - with fresh grilled mackerel, crisp salad, garlic yoghurt, pickles and all in a demi baguette.

Skip the tuna and opt for the more sustainable and flavorful mackerel in this twist on the classic sandwich.

A light, open sandwich with an easy mackerel cream cheese pâté and cubed beetroot.

A take on the classic tuna salad and melted-cheese sandwich, this mackerel salad sandwich recipe uses fish that’s responsibly sourced and equally delicious. A mild, surprisingly meaty little fish, our tinned wild Atlantic mackerel is an excellent source of protein and vitamin D, and has over 500 mg of omega-3s per serving—all without the accumulated toxins associated with large predator fish like tuna and swordfish. For the Mackerel Salad 2 tins Patagonia Provisions Roasted Garlic…

Walking along the Bosporus in Istanbul, cookbook author Yasmin Khan recalls the iconic sight of men grilling fresh mackerel to make these sandwiches, known as Balik Ekmek. In her book, Ripe Figs: Recipes and Stories from Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, you’ll find Khan’s interpretation of the recipe, which she says is great for feeding a crowd at picnics and cookouts. These sandwiches traditionally feature grilled mackerel (never canned). If you can cook the fish outdoors over an open flame, do…