King Mackerel
By: Kate Opatz

About

King mackerel, also called Couta, is a migratory species of mackerel that can grow to over 40 pounds in the warm coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic.  It is a medium sized fish covered wtih small scales, with olive coloring on the back that fades to silver on the sides and white on the underbelly.   It is popular as both a food and game fish.  It has a high content and is best prepared by broiling, frying, baking, or smoking.

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Other names: Couta
Translations: King Makrele, Karaliaus Skumbrės, Regele Macrou, Kralj Skuša, Cá thu Vua, King Makrela, King Makreel, राजा प्रकार की समुद्री मछली, King Sarda, Король Скумбрия, King Σκουμπρί, الملك الإسقمري, 왕 고등어, Makrela krále, King Makarel, King alumahan, 鲭鱼, Rei Verat, King Skuša, Makrela kráľa, Re Sgombro, קינג מקרל, Kungsmakrill, Краља Скуша, キングサバ, Maquereau roi, Makrelenkönig, King Makrel, King Makrell, Rey Caballa, Король Кінь, King Makrilli, Крал Скумрия