Try this... Three ways with mackerel

Arlene said: “We are all aware of the many issues around sustainable fishing, and as Sainsbury’s are the largest retailer of Marine Stewardship Council certified fish, why not visit your Sainsbury’s fish counter and try from a choice of megrim, mackerel, hake, pouting, coley, or rainbow trout.

“Make sure you also try some of the free flavoured butters or marinades to compliment your choice. Here are 3 tasty ways with mackerel which like salmon, is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, so it’s also a healthy choice.”

Serves: 4; Preparation time: 10 Minutes

Mackerel and butterbean salad: Ingredients: Butter beans in water, Flat-leaf parsley, Zest and juice of 1 orange, Olive oil, Red wine vinegar, Honey, Dijon mustard, Taste the Difference responsibly sourced British smoked mackerel, 2 oranges, peeled and thickly sliced, Young leaf spinach

Method: Try mixing 2 x 410g tins butter beans in water, drained, and 1 x 28g pack flat-leaf parsley, chopped, and set aside. Whisk together the zest and juice of 1 orange, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey and ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard until combined, then pour over the bean mixture. Remove the skins from 1 x 250g pack Taste the Difference responsibly sourced British smoked mackerel fillets and shred half into the mixture. Stir through 2 oranges, peeled and thickly sliced, and 80g young leaf spinach, then top with the remaining mackerel for a refreshing salad.

Griddled mackerel with chilli and cumin: Try rubbing chilli flakes and cumin seeds over Taste the Difference responsibly sourced British smoked mackerel fillets. Griddle until warm, then serve with a simple fresh green salad for a light and spicy lunch.

Really speedy mackerel pâté: Try mixing together flaked Taste the Difference responsibly sourced British smoked mackerel fillets, crème fraîche, lemon juice and chopped parsley for a delicious pâté. Great served with toasted pitta bread.