Grilled Mackerel Recipe (Saba Shioyaki)

Method5 steps · about 20 min

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   Step 1: Line a frying pan with aluminium foil.

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   Step 2: Grate the 2-inch-long piece of daikon and set aside.

   Uses 1 piece daikon radish, 2 inches long

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   Step 3: Start with the cleaned mackerel fillets (2). Cut each fillet in half and sprinkle salt generously on both sides.

   Uses 2 mackerel fillets · salt

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   Step 4: Heat the lined pan over medium heat and lightly oil the foil. Place the salted mackerel skin-side down. Cook for 4–5 minutes on the first side, turn, and cook for another 4–5 minutes, continuing until browned and fully cooked through, with opaque flesh that flakes readily. The timer is for each side.

   Cook mackerel — per side · 5 minUses Oil, enough to lightly coat the pan lining · Salted mackerel portions

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   Step 5: Divide the cooked mackerel between two plates. Add the grated daikon alongside and drizzle the optional soy sauce over the daikon if desired.

   Uses Cooked mackerel · Grated daikon · soy sauce