Question: are kippers the same as mackerel?
Answer: We don't see kipper pâté anymore; smoked-fish starters now tend to be salmon or mackerel. On paper, kippers – butterflied, salted, smoked herrings – should be more popular than they are: they're flavoursome, packed with omega-3 fish oil and very cheap. ... Smoked mackerel was likewise regarded with caution.