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Scomber japonicus |
August: Intensive feeding. Mackerel continues to search for food in coastal waters.
Harmless to humans. In Japan and Korea, mackerel is grilled, canned, or used in soups. Commonly sold as canned or dried fish.
Found in the Pacific near Japan, Korea, and China. Inhabits pelagic zones down to 300 m depth. Important commercial species in East Asia.
Caught using spinning rods, bottom rigs, nets, and pelagic trawls Effective near surface waters, especially in schooling areas
Bites well in spring and autumn, especially in the morning. Prefers water temperature of 15–22°C.
Average weight: 0.7 kg
Meat is oily, rich in flavor with firm texture. Suitable for grilling, smoking, canning, and frying. Widely used in Japanese cuisine.
Fillet: Frying, grilling, stewing
Whole: Grilling, baking, salting
Head and bones: For soups and broths, as in Japanese cuisine
Whole: Grilling, baking, salting
Head and bones: For soups and broths, as in Japanese cuisine
Grilled chub mackerel (Shioyaki) (Grilling)
Traditional Japanese salted preparation
Traditional Japanese salted preparation
1. Salt the fish and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Grill over coals or broiler until golden and crispy.
3. Serve with rice, soy sauce, and lemon.
2. Grill over coals or broiler until golden and crispy.
3. Serve with rice, soy sauce, and lemon.
Korean-style pickled mackerel (Pickling)
Spicy dish with vinegar and chili
Spicy dish with vinegar and chili
1. Cut fish into pieces, remove bones.
2. Marinate in vinegar, garlic, onion, and chili for 12 hours.
3. Serve chilled with vegetables.
2. Marinate in vinegar, garlic, onion, and chili for 12 hours.
3. Serve chilled with vegetables.
Mackerel simmered in soy sauce (Stewing)
Umami-rich with tender texture
Umami-rich with tender texture
1. Sear fish, then add soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and ginger.
2. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.
3. Serve with rice and vegetables.
2. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.
3. Serve with rice and vegetables.