Description
Soy-Glazed Baked Mackerel is a quick and flavorful fish dish, marinated in a savory-sweet soy-lemon sauce and roasted until golden. This protein-packed meal is rich in omega-3s, easy to prepare, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole fresh-frozen mackerel (thawed), cleaned and cut into thick slices
- For the Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/3 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, paprika, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Arrange the mackerel slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking dish.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the fish slices, making sure each piece is coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the fish is golden and the sauce is bubbling.
- Serve hot with a side of steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Use fresh mackerel for best flavor and texture.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes to the marinade for heat.
- Double the sauce and reserve half as a drizzle for serving.
- This dish pairs well with stir-fried greens or miso soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
