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    Home » Recipes » Fish and Seafood

    Easy Canned Mackerel Omelet

    May 21, 2022 by JURI · This post may contain affiliate links

    4.70 from 10 votes
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    If you are looking for an easy canned mackerel recipe, this canned mackerel omelet recipe is for you. You can cook a delicious main dish in under 10 minutes!

    omelette with canned mackerel

    Canned mackerels are versatile and great for various dishes such as seasoned rice, fried food, simmered food, and pasta. That's why we always have them in our pantry.

    It's inexpensive, easy to cook, and a great source of healthy fat. Why not cooking it for your daily meal?

    If you haven't tried canned mackerel yet, you might want to try this omelet recipe. It's easy and quick and will be ready in under 10 minutes.

      This recipe is for you if:
    • You love canned mackerel.
    • You are looking for an easy canned mackerel recipe.
    • You want to make a main dish with canned mackerel.

    Let's get started!

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    • About This Recipe
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • Is canned mackerel good for you?
    • 🔪Instructions
    • Variations
    • Thanks for stopping by
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    About This Recipe

    • Japanese-style canned mackerel recipe
    • Easy and quick main dish
    • Cooking time: 10 minutes
    • Recipe variations

    📋 Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients (amounts are in the recipe card below).

    ingredients for omelette with canned mackerel
    • Eggs >> We use 3 eggs.
    • Canned Mackerel >> I use the one with no salt added.
    • Boiled Broccoli >> Add it to give some green color.
    • Ginger >> Add the grated ginger to prevent a fishy smell.
    • Salt and Pepper >> For seasoning eggs.

    Is canned mackerel good for you?

    Mackerel is good for you

    In Japan, blue-backed fish such as mackerel are well known as healthy fish because they contain healthy fat called omega 3 (DHA and EPA).

    DHA is an important component of the brain and eyes, and it's an essential nutrient for children's growth. People say that eating mackerel makes you smart!

    EPA is also important as it's good for blood and blood vessel health. It keeps the blood flow smooths and prevents from getting a vascular disease.

    Canned Mackerel is even better

    Mackerel is such a nutrient-rich fish, but what's even more amazing is that the nutritional content is even more, when it is made into a can.

    Compared to raw mackerel, canned mackerel contains:

    • DHA and EPA: 1.3 times more
    • Calcium: 43 times more

    And it's available all through the year, cheap and easy to cook. That's why I always like to keep stocks in my pantry. I can cook whenever I don't have fresh ingredients.

    You might not want to deal with raw fish, but canned fish would be more handy and easy to cook.

    🔪Instructions

    Let me walk you through how to make it. You can also watch this video.

    Prep for canned mackerel: First of all, discard the oil and water from the can. The oil contains umami (savory flavor), but the fish smell bothers the dish, so I prefer to drain it. Wrap it up with a paper towel to remove the extra oil and water and set it aside.

    how to make omelette with canned mackerel
    1. Grate ginger
    2. Chop broccoli: Chop boiled broccoli into small pieces. You can also add green vegetables such as scallions and parsley.
    3. Beat eggs: Beat eggs in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Since canned mackerel often contains salt (some are not), be careful not to add too much salt. It is better to check the taste of the mackerel first.
    4. Make egg mixture: Add canned mackerel, broccoli, and ginger into the bowl and mix them.
    how to make omelette with canned mackerel
    1. Pour egg mixture: Warm a frying pan on medium heat, add some oil, and pour the egg mixture. 
    2. Cover and cook: Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat.
    3. Fold in half: Open the lid, fold it in half, and shape it with your chopsticks (or your spatula).
    4. Flip it over: Flip it over and cook for a couple of minutes.

    If it loses its shape, transfer it to a plate, put a paper towel on it, and form it by hand.

    omelette with canned mackerel

    Here you go! Let it cool down for sometime then slice it.

    The seasoning is salt and pepper, so if you want more taste, add ketchup or sauce as you like.

    Variations

    If you don't have broccoli, you can use any vegetables you have in the fridge.

    These vegetables are great too:

    • Potatoes
    • Carrots
    • Onions
    • Scallions
    • Green beans
    • Tomatoes
    • Sprouts
    • Parsley

    Thanks for stopping by

    omelette with canned mackerel

    How did you like it? You can make it fast with a few ingredients, so it is an excellent main dish for a busy evening.

    I hope you find this recipe helpful!

    Thank you for taking time to read my blog♡ If you’ve tried this recipe(or any other recipe on the blog), please give it a star rating below!

    Also feel free to leave comments if you have any questions. I love hearing from you!

    Chef JA Cooks is a Japanese food blog which share simple and healthy Japanese home cooking recipes include vegan and vegetarian. From traditional Japanese recipes to modern recipes with step by step instructions.

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    📖 Recipe

    omelette with canned mackerel

    Easy Canned Mackerel Omelet

    4.70 from 10 votes
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    Prep: 5 minutes
    Cook: 5 minutes
    Total: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: JURI
    If you are looking for an easy canned mackerel recipe, this canned mackerel omelet recipe is for you. You can cook a delicious main dish in under 10 minutes!
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Boiled Broccoli
    • 1 clove Ginger
    • 1 Canned Mackerel, 190g
    • 3 Eggs
    • A pinch of Salt and Pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Oil for Cooking

    Instructions

    • Cut ingredients: Chop broccoli into small pieces and grate ginger.
    • Drain canned mackerel: Open the canned mackerel and drain, then wrap it up with a paper towel and squeeze to drain more.
    • Beat eggs: Beat eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and mix.
    • Make egg mixture: Add canned mackerel, broccoli, and ginger to the bowl and mix them.
    • Pour egg mixture: Warm a frying pan on medium heat, add some oil, and pour the egg mixture. 
    • Cover and cook: Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on medium heat.
    • Form: Fold it in half, tweak the shape, flip it over, then cook for a couple of minutes.

    Video

    Notes

    • Equipment: A frying pan 20cm (8inches)
    • Storage: It will last for 3 days in the fridge.
    • Substitute: You can substitute broccoli with other vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, green beans, etc.
    • Serve with ketchup or your favorite sauce, and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 17.8g | Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 37.5mg | Sodium: 619mg | Sugar: 1.3g
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Keyword: canned mackerel recipe, omelet
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    Comments

    1. Sadlipuss

      August 01, 2020 at 9:14 pm

      5 stars
      Just what I was looking for

      Reply
      • Chef JA

        August 02, 2020 at 4:54 am

        Thank you so much! I'm glad you got what you want!

        Reply
    2. Eclipsebigdog

      February 06, 2021 at 4:04 am

      3 stars
      So why didn't you mention before folding add the stuffing? I know to do this but a lot of new cooks made not draw that conclusion?

      Reply
      • Chef JA

        February 07, 2021 at 2:41 pm

        Thanks for your comment. I'll take it into consideration.

        Reply
      • Muslim

        November 06, 2021 at 4:00 am

        It doesn'tool like it's stuffed. It looks like it's mixed with the egg then pan fried, and then folded.

        Reply
        • JURI

          November 08, 2021 at 8:23 am

          Right. That's how the recipe goes:)

          Reply
    3. Tonia McDonald

      February 08, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe. I’m looking for easy and tasty ways to include more Omega 3’s into my diet. This is perfect. Yum-O!

      Reply
      • Chef JA

        February 08, 2021 at 1:47 pm

        Thank you for your nice comment! I'm glad you like the recipe.

        Reply
    4. Blanca Candelario

      September 19, 2022 at 11:48 pm

      4 stars
      I made this with feta cheese and 2 portions of laughing cow spicy jack cheese. 2 tablespoons of jalapeño. Extremely satisfying tasty cost-effective meal. Used up the bulk of the bits I wanted to clear out of fridge.

      Reply
      • JURI

        September 20, 2022 at 5:30 am

        Sounds yummy! Thank you for your comment!

        Reply

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