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    • Mackerel with Soy and Sesame

    Mark Sharron
    Easy
    30 minutes
    01-Feb
    Mackerel with Soy and Sesame is a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to prepare. This dish combines the savoury flavors of soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic with the sweetness of mirin and sugar and the nuttiness of sesame seeds. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The flavorful combination of ingredients creates a meal that will please any palate.   
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    Ingredients

    • 1 whole mackerel, cleaned and scaled
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons mirin
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    Method

    • How to Make Mackerel with Soy and Sesame
    • Prepare the marinade by combining soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sugar, minced garlic, and mirin in a bowl
    • Stir the marinade mixture well until the sugar dissolves completely
    • Place the cleaned and scaled whole mackerel on a plate or in a shallow dish
    • Season the mackerel lightly with salt and pepper, inside and out
    • Pour the marinade evenly over the mackerel, ensuring it is fully coated
    • Let the mackerel marinate for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator
    • Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) or prepare a grill to medium-high heat
    • While the fish marinates, toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, then set aside
    • Remove the mackerel from the marinade, reserving excess marinade for basting
    • Place the mackerel on a lined baking sheet if roasting, or on a lightly oiled grill
    • Cook the mackerel for 12-15 minutes, basting with reserved marinade occasionally, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily
    • Transfer the cooked mackerel to a serving platter
    • Drizzle any remaining marinade (bring to a boil first if desired for safety) over the fish for added flavor
    • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving
    • For plating, garnish with extra grated ginger or finely sliced green onion if available for color and freshness
    • Serve immediately, pairing with steamed rice or lightly dressed greens if desired