How to Make Japanese Broiled Mackerel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Japanese cuisine is known for its use of fresh, high-quality ingredients, and simple yet flavorful cooking techniques. One popular dish that exemplifies this approach is Japanese Broiled Mackerel, or Saba no Misoni. This dish is a staple in Japanese households and is often found on the menu at traditional Japanese restaurants. The combination of rich, flaky mackerel and a savory miso glaze makes for a delicious and satisfying meal that is surprisingly easy to prepare at home.

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Ingredients

  • 4 mackerel fillets
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ tablespoon grated fresh ginger root

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Rinse fillets; pat dry with paper towels.
  • Mix together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and fresh ginger in a medium bowl. Place fillets into marinade and let stand for at least 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven broiler or an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Cook fillets in the preheated broiler, basting occasionally, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 1000mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 499mg