Japanese Grilled Mackerel

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Saba no Shioyaki

This Japanese style grilled mackerel with crispy skin and tender flesh is seasoned simply with salt. It's a quick and easy recipe which allows you to enjoy this delicious fish to the fullest, no fuss!

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Saba no Shioyaki

Yield

2 servings

Type

Fish

Time

22 minutes

Level

Easy

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what you'll need:

» Mackerel fillets » Sake » Salt » Sudachi (or lemon/lime) » Grated daikon (Serving suggestion: rice, miso soup and pickles)

Coat with sake

Wash the mackerel with cold water, place it in a container and rub both sides with sake. Rest in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.

1

Dry

Gently pat the surface dry with kitchen paper.

2

Salt

Sprinkle a generous pinch of salt on both sides of each mackerel fillet.

3

Make cuts

Make 3-4 diagonal incisions on the skin of the mackerel. Be careful not to cut too deep.

4

Grill

Preheat your grill on medium high. Place the mackerel under the grill with the flesh side facing up and cook for 4 minutes.

5

Turn

Flip the fillets over and grill the skin side for 3 minutes or until slightly charred.

6

Dish up

Best served with grated daikon radish and a squeeze of citrus (I used Japanese sudachi).

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