| Simple Grilled Mackerel - Saba Shioyaki |
This oven-baked Grilled Mackerel, also known as Saba Shioyaki, is... |
Japanese, Main Dish, Seafood, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Healthy, Quick, Weeknight Meal, Traditional Japanese, Bento, Low Carb |
{"title":"Simple Grilled Mackerel - Saba Shioyaki","description":"This oven-baked Grilled Mackerel, also known as Saba Shioyaki, is an easy and flavorful fish dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It features mackerel fillets seasoned with sake and kosher salt, complemented by daikon radish and a squeeze of lemon.","short_description":"Easy Japanese Grilled Mackerel seasoned with salt and sake.","full_ingredient_list":["2 mackerel (saba) fillets (10 oz total)","2 tablespoons sake","1\/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt","1 inch daikon radish (grated)","1 wedge lemon","1 teaspoon soy sauce"],"components":[{"name":"Grilled Mackerel","ingredients":[{"name":"Mackerel (saba) fillets","quantity":"2 fillets (10 oz total)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Sake","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Kosher salt","quantity":"1\/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["sea salt"]}],"tools_and_equipment":["baking sheet","parchment paper","paper towels","oven"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Coat mackerel fillets with sake.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Pat the fillets dry with paper towels and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.","tips":""},{"step_number":3,"description":"Sprinkle both sides of the fish with kosher salt.","tips":""},{"step_number":4,"description":"Let the fish sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F (218\u00b0C).","tips":"Reduce the temperature by 25\u00b0F (15\u00b0C) if using a convection oven."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Pat dry any moisture released from the fish.","tips":""},{"step_number":6,"description":"Place the fish skin side down on the parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until the flesh is golden brown.","tips":""}]},{"name":"Serving Garnish","ingredients":[{"name":"Daikon radish","quantity":"1 inch, grated","preparation_notes":"Peel and grate using a ceramic grater, squeeze out most of the liquid","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Lemon","quantity":"1 wedge","preparation_notes":"Cut in half","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Soy sauce","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"Drizzle on grated daikon","substitutions":["tamari"]}],"tools_and_equipment":["ceramic grater"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Peel and grate the daikon radish, squeezing out most of the liquid.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Serve the grilled mackerel with grated daikon and a lemon wedge on the side. Drizzle soy sauce over the daikon as a condiment.","tips":"Preparation of the additional garnishes is quick, so this can be done while the mackerel is resting."}]}],"prep_time":"5 minutes","cook_time":"20 minutes","total_time":"45 minutes","servings":"2","tags":["Japanese","Main Dish","Seafood","Gluten-Free","Dairy-Free","Pescatarian","Healthy","Quick","Weeknight Meal","Traditional Japanese","Bento","Low Carb"],"notes":"To store leftovers, place the fish in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.","background":"Saba Shioyaki is a traditional Japanese dish often enjoyed as part of a bento or as a main dish in meals, particularly in Japan and Japanese restaurants worldwide.","nutrition":{"calories":"272","protein":"34 g","fat":"13 g","carbohydrates":"1 g","fiber":"1 g","sugar":"1 g"},"serving_suggestions":"Best served with rice and miso soup for a complete meal.","storage":"Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.","dietary_info":["Contains fish"],"cooking_tips":["Make sure the fish is patted dry well for optimal texture.","Adjust salt amount based on personal preference."],"variations":["Use lime instead of lemon for a different flavor.","Add a small amount of ginger to the daikon radish for a spicy kick."],"ingredient_spotlight":"Sake is not only used for flavor but helps to tenderize the fish and eliminate any fishy odor.","flavor_profile":{"sweet":1,"savory":7,"sour":2,"bitter":1,"umami":8},"geographic_region":"Japan","seasonality":"Year-round","sustainability_score":{"score":85,"details":"Mackerel is generally considered a sustainable fish choice."},"occasion":"Everyday dinner","skill_level":"Beginner","cost_estimate":10,"recommended_pairings":["Steamed rice","Miso soup","Green tea salad"]} |
