what is the texture of king mackerel
Once cooked the color is white, and the texture is soft, moist, and flaky. Like Spanish mackerel (see below), jack have a sweet, mild flavor. Jack mackerel is commonly canned. King mackerel (kingfish): Similar in taste to Atlantic and Pacific mackerel, king mackerel has a firm texture and a rich, savory flavor. Pacific mackerel (chub, blue): These are similar both in flavor and in texture to Boston mackerel.