Miso-Marinated Grilled Mackerel
A quick weeknight dinner of mackerel fillets marinated in a sweet-savory miso glaze, then broiled until caramelized and served with fresh daikon and scallions.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 2 fillets mackerel fillets
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ cup daikon radish
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp miso, 1 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp soy sauce until smooth. Pat the 2 mackerel fillets dry and coat them evenly with the marinade.
- 2
Let the fillets sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while you preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the fillets skin-side down.
- 3
Broil the mackerel 6 inches from the heat until the top is caramelized and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6-8 minutes.
- 4
While the fish cooks, peel and julienne the 0.5 cup daikon into thin matchsticks. Slice the 2 green onions thinly on the diagonal.
- 5
Serve the hot mackerel topped with the daikon and green onions. Add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- broiler
- small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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