Mackerel Patties
It’s time to put mackerel in the mix—studded with bacon and sweet bell peppers, these patties are a delicious change of pace from salmon or crab.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can Chicken of the Sea® Mackerel in Water, drained, bones and skin removed
- 1 cup diced red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup cooked, chopped bacon
- 2 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs (or crushed pork rinds for low-carb/glutenfree)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Optional condiments: aioli, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, hot sauce
Nutrition Facts
calories
144
total fat
10.8g
saturated fat
3g
trans fat
0g
cholesterol
132mg
sodium
161mg
total carbohydrates
2g
fiber
0g
total sugars
1g
protein
9g
vitamin d
16%
calcium
9%
iron
7%
potassium
2%
Instructions
- Remove large bones from center of mackerel. Take off skin and discard. Flake meat into bowl.
- In separate bowl, mix together bell peppers, bacon, Parmesan, parsley and cayenne pepper. In separate bowl, mix together bell peppers, bacon, Parmesan, parsley and cayenne pepper.
- Add egg, bread crumbs (or crushed pork rinds for low-carb/gluten-free) and mackerel. Blend well.
- Shape into 12 equal patties.
- Add oil to hot skillet and fry patties on each side until golden brown (about 4 to 5 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with optional condiments.
Nutrition Facts
calories
144
total fat
10.8g
saturated fat
3g
trans fat
0g
cholesterol
132mg
sodium
161mg
total carbohydrates
2g
fiber
0g
total sugars
1g
protein
9g
vitamin d
16%
calcium
9%
iron
7%
potassium
2%
