The oily flesh of the mackerel is ideally suited for smoking the smoky aroma complements the rich flavour making smoked mackerel one of the most popular smoked fishrmackerel is highly recommended by health experts as an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids selenium and vitamin b12 oily fish like mackerel should be eaten at least once a week mackerel has a greyish cream oily flesh with a rich intense flavour and is ideal for grilling frying and baking the flesh remains moist and soft when