Yellowtail Teriyaki (Buri no Teriyaki)

Method8 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Place 2 yellowtail fillets in a sealable bag and add 1 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu) and 1 tsp mirin. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

   Marinate yellowtail in the refrigerator · 15 minUses 2 yellowtail fillets · 1 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu) (for marinating) · 1 tsp mirin (for marinating)

   
2. 2

   Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu), 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake and 1 tsp sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Set by the stove for later.

   Uses 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu) (for teriyaki sauce) · 2 tbsp mirin (for teriyaki sauce) · 2 tbsp sake · 1 tsp sugar

   
3. 3

   Step 3: After the 15 minute refrigerated marinade, lift the fish from the bag and pat dry with kitchen paper. Discard the leftover raw-fish marinade.

   Uses Yellowtail after fifteen-minute refrigerated marinade

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Sprinkle with 1 tbsp cornstarch, making sure both sides are lightly covered. Pat off the excess before frying.

   Uses Dried marinated yellowtail fillets · 1 tbsp cornstarch

   
5. 5

   Step 5: Heat a pan on medium and add ½ tbsp cooking oil. Once hot, place the fillets in the pan and fry for 2 minutes on each side.

   Pan-fry both sides; turn after two minutes · 4 minUses Cornstarch-coated yellowtail fillets · ½ tbsp cooking oil

   
6. 6

   Step 6: Increase the heat to high and pour the teriyaki sauce into the pan and fry until thickened to a syrup-like consistency. Turn the fish to make sure both sides are covered with sauce (about 30 seconds each side).

   Coat in sauce; about thirty seconds each side · 1 minUses Pan-fried yellowtail · Separate complete teriyaki sauce

   
7. 7

   Step 7: Check 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part of the fish, cooking longer as needed rather than relying only on the syrupy glaze. Once the fish is cooked and the sauce is thickened, remove from heat and serve, spooning over the pan sauce.

   Uses Yellowtail coated in thickened teriyaki sauce

   
8. 8

   Step 8: Enjoy!

   Uses Fully cooked yellowtail teriyaki portions