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The xarda, commonly known as Galician mackerel or mackerel, is a blue fish with some nutritional values highly recommended to include it in a healthy diet, also its low price makes this fish an attractive when it comes to include it in some of our meals. The mackerel or xarda, is called blue fish due to the amount of fat that accumulates in their muscles, which is why it acquires that blue/greenish color on the outside.

This Galician fish can be found throughout the year, in the fish market and market place. Although the best time for consumption is from April to July. Since in those months is when it accumulates more fat between its muscles, so its meat is much more tasty and tender.

This fish is ideal for a variety of recipes among which are the preparations grilled, stewed or in ceviche.

This fish is ideal for a variety of recipes among which are the preparations grilled, stewed or ceviche.

At Mariscos O Grove each piece of Galician mackerel that we send to your homecan range between 300-600 grams being 1 kg the minimum shipping weight.

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Remember that when preparing this Galician fish is calculated approximately 350 grams of mackerel meat per person.

Remember that when preparing this Galician fish is calculated approximately 350 grams of mackerel meat per person