Spanish Mackerel

Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) is a medium-sized migratory mackerel found in the Atlantic Ocean along the eastern US coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, distinct from the Atlantic mackerel of European conservas despite the shared name. The flesh is dark, oily, and richly flavoured, with a stronger taste than Atlantic mackerel. Spanish mackerel is popular among US East Coast and Gulf Coast anglers and is sold fresh and smoked in regional markets. In tinned fish it appears occasionally from artisan US producers and Southeast Asian operations, where related scombrid species are similarly processed.