Horse mackerel
Close to mackerel, very cheap, delicious marinated.
- Full season: from June to October
- Avoid: from March to April
- Scientific name: Trachurus trachurus
Choosing well
Shiny eyes; remove the small hard plates along its side.
Sustainable fishing
Little valued in France and often wasted: buying it helps.
Did you know?
Its lateral line is armoured with small hard scales called “scutes”.
Cooking ideas
- Marinated in vinegar
- Grilled whole
- In escabeche