grilled mackerel Japanese recipe
A simple and delicious Japanese recipe for broiled mackerel, lightly seasoned and grilled to perfection. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Oven or Grill
- 1 Baking tray or grill pan
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Serving Plate
Ingredients
- 2 mackerel fillets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp soy sauce optional
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Grated daikon radish optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the mackerel fillets and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Lightly sprinkle salt on both sides of the fillets and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven broiler to medium-high heat.
- Place the mackerel on a baking tray or grill pan, skin side up.
- Broil for 7-8 minutes, then flip and broil the other side for another 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked through.
- Drizzle a little soy sauce if desired and serve immediately with lemon wedges and grated daikon radish.
Notes
- Make sure to watch the fish while broiling to avoid burning.
- You can marinate the fillets with a bit of sake or mirin for extra flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice and miso soup for a complete Japanese meal.