I bought this Wild Planet Wild Mackerel Skinless & Boneless Fillets in Extra Virgin Olive Oil on sale for under $4 at Whole Foods, with an eye toward comparing it to their smoked mackerel.
Initial impression upon opening the can: 4.8/5.
Reasonably full packing of fish. Neutral aroma, not fishy. The EVOO is also neutral in flavor. As with most tinned mackerel, the meat is pale in color, firm in texture, but flakes readily.
The flavor of the fish is mild and pleasant enough to stand on its own. But, I'm always looking for different ways to spice things up, so a few dashes of Valentina added some mild heat.
A blurb on the carton calls mackerel a "plentiful, underutilized species', and I'd have to agree. I'm more satisfied with most of the cans of mackerel I try vs. half of the cans of tuna.
Main Takeaways
- Generous portion
- Mild flavor, maybe too mild
- Priced well, better if on sale
Brand: Wild Planet
Description: Wild Mackerel Skinless & Boneless Fillets in EVOO
Species: Scomber colias
Country of Origin: Morocco
Source: FAO27, Northeast Atlantic
Skin/Bones: No/No
Net Wt: 4.4 oz.
Price Range: $5