Grilled Mackerel with Shio Koji

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4.8

36 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    136 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Grilled Mackerel with Shio Koji

Grilled Mackerel with Shio Koji gets an extra boost of umami thanks to this Japanese all-purpose seasoning. The fish is quickly marinated then grilled until crispy and lightly charred on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender inside.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5.3 oz mackerel (2 pieces)
  • 2 Tbsp shio koji (I used Hikari Miso Shio Koji; you can substitute with 2 tsp kosher salt, but it will lack in umami)
  • Lemon wedges
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Instructions

  1. In a flat container, put 5.3 oz mackerel and 2 Tbsp shio koji together and marinate for at least 30 minutes. You can adjust the marinating time according to the size of your mackerel fillets.

To Broil (recommended)

  1. Preheat the broiler* with a rack placed about 6 inches (15 cm) away from the top heating element (in the middle) for 3 minutes. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleaning (brush the foil with some oil so the skin doesn‘t stick to it). Place the fish on the foil, skin side down. Broil it on Medium/High for 15–20 minutes, until the surface is blistered and browned a bit. You do not need to flip it. *Typical broiler settings: Low 450ºF/232ºC, Medium 500ºF/260ºC, and High 550ºF/288ºC.

To Bake (optional)

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218ºC) with a rack placed in the middle. For a convection oven, reduce cooking temperature by 25ºF (15ºC). Bake the fish on parchment paper for 20–25 minutes until golden brown, opaque, and flaky.

To Serve

  1. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

To Store

  1. You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 422mg (18%) Potassium 305mg (9%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 47IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 422mg 18%
Potassium 305mg 6%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 47IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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