Scomberomorus is a genus of ray-finned bony fish in the mackerel family, Scombridae. More specifically, it is a member of the tribe Scomberomorini, commonly known as the Spanish mackerels.

Species

Scomberomorus includes 19 species:

As food

Scomberomorus are consumed in Taiwan and Chaoshan as Majiao Yu or Tutuo Yu, often prepared pan-fried or deep-fried and then served with soup. In Jiaodong Peninsula, they are known as Ba Yu and used as fillings in dumplings. In Japan, they are known as Sawara (サワラ) and often prepared grilled or as Sashimi.