Spotted Mackerel

Adult spotted mackerel are marked with poorly defined rows of spots on sides. Membrane of the first dorsal fin is bright blue in fresh specimens, fading to black and lacking large contrasting areas of intense white between sixth and last spine. Inner surface of pectoral fin is dark blue. Mackerel is also perfectly suited to an aromatic herb crust, served with baked tomatoes and anchovy butter. Spanish and Spotted mackerel can be deep fried.