Best 6 Mackerel Fillets Simmered In Soy Sauce Recipes

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**Savory Mackerel Fillets Simmered in Soy Sauce: A Culinary Journey Through Japanese Cuisine**

Indulge in the delectable flavors of Japanese home cooking with our mackerel fillets simmered in soy sauce. This classic dish, known as "Saba no Miso Ni," is a harmonious blend of savory and sweet, with tender, flaky fish enveloped in a rich, umami-packed sauce. Experience the perfect balance of flavors as the mackerel fillets absorb the essence of soy sauce, mirin, and sake, creating a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. Explore variations of this timeless recipe, including a simplified version using instant dashi and a unique rendition with the addition of ginger and green onions. Embark on a culinary journey through Japanese cuisine as you savor the distinct flavors of each variation, celebrating the versatility of this beloved dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED MACKEREL WITH SWEET SOY GLAZE



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Learn to fillet this sustainable fish with our step-by-step guide, then serve with fragrant Asian flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 mackerel fillets (use our step-by-step guide if filleting from whole)
zest and juice 1 lime , plus extra wedges to serve
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
butter , for greasing
steamed baby bok choi , to serve
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 red chilli , deseeded and cut into matchsticks
juice 1 lime
thumb-sized piece ginger , grated
2 tbsp muscovado sugar

Steps:

  • Score the mackerel fillets a couple of times on the skin, then lay them in a shallow dish. Sprinkle with the lime zest and juice, and leave to marinate for 5-10 mins.
  • Place all of the sauce ingredients in a small pan with a splash of water and gradually bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 mins to thicken slightly, then remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Turn the grill to its highest setting and place the mackerel on a greased baking tray, skin side up. Sprinkle the fillets with the olive oil and some sea salt, then grill for 5 mins until the flesh is opaque and cooked through.
  • Divide bok choi between plates, lay 2 mackerel fillets on top, drizzle with the sauce and serve with a wedge of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 3 milligram of sodium

MACKEREL FILLETS SIMMERED IN SOY SAUCE



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Many Japanese cooks treasure dark, oily, full-flavored fish and treat it with a simple dose of powerful seasonings and a simple cooking technique that might be called "pan-steaming." If you think you don't like mackerel, try it this way; it may change your mind. Serve this with short-grain white rice (page 507).

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup sake or dry sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar
5 or 6 thin slices peeled fresh ginger
3 or 4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 mackerel fillets, about 1 pound total, skin on
Finely grated peeled fresh ginger or lemon zest for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet with a lid, mix together all the ingredients except the fish and garnish. Add 1/2 cup water, bring to a boil, and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, uncovered.
  • Add the fish, skin side down, cover, and simmer until the fish is cooked through (the smallest fillet should just flake when prodded with a fork or knife, and the fish should all be opaque), 7 to 10 minutes. Spoon a fillet and some sauce onto a mound of white rice; garnish and serve.

MACKEREL FILLETS SIMMERED IN SOY SAUCE



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     main course

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup sake or dry (fino) sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
5 or 6 thin slices peeled fresh ginger
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
3 or 4 crushed garlic cloves
4 mackerel fillets, about 1 pound total, skin on
Cooked white rice for serving
Chopped scallions for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet with a cover, mix together all ingredients except fish, rice and scallions. Add 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, uncovered.
  • Add fish skin-side down and simmer until cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. (You can hasten cooking a bit by covering pan, but it is not necessary.) Spoon a fillet and some sauce onto a mound of white rice; garnish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1854 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

MAPLE-SOY-GLAZED MACKEREL FILLETS WITH AVOCADO



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Categories     Fish     Bake     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup dry Sherry
1/2 cup dark amber or Grade B maple syrup
1 large firm-ripe California avocado
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 (7- to 8-oz) Spanish mackerel fillets with skin (about 1/2 inch thick)
Accompaniments: rice; lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Briskly simmer vinegar, soy sauce, Sherry, and maple syrup in a 9- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat until reduced to about 1/3 cup, 20 to 25 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Prepare avocado while sauce reduces:
  • Quarter avocado lengthwise, then pit and peel. Cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then gently toss together with lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Glaze and bake fish:
  • Preheat broiler. Line a large (15- by 10-inch) shallow baking pan with foil. 3Reserve about one fourth of glaze in a small bowl.
  • Arrange fillets, skin sides down, in 1 layer in baking pan. Spoon about one third of remaining glaze over fillet, then spread with back of spoon to coat evenly.
  • Broil fish 5 to 6 inches from heat, without turning, 2 minutes. Remove pan from broiler and coat with another layer of glaze, then broil 2 minutes more. Remove fillets from broiler and apply a third coat of glaze, then broil 1 minute more (for a total of 5 minutes). Remove from broiler and, with a clean spoon, apply reserved glaze. (Reserved glaze will not have touched uncooked fish.)
  • Divide avocado salad among 4 plates, then serve fish alongside it.

GRILLED MACKEREL WITH SOY, LIME & GINGER



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A nutritious and lean fish supper with fragrant Thai flavours, ready in minutes and packed with vitamins and minerals

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

300g mackerel
100g jasmine rice
4 spring onions , sliced
1 red pepper , deseeded and diced
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
juice 1 lime
small piece fresh ginger , grated
1 garlic clove , crushed
2 tbsp honey

Steps:

  • To make the marinade, mix all the ingredients together and pour over the mackerel. Cover and chill for 30 mins.
  • Heat grill and put the mackerel, skin-side up, on a baking sheet lined with foil. Grill for 5 mins, then turn and baste with remaining marinade. Grill for 5 mins more.
  • Cook the rice following pack instructions, then drain and toss with the spring onions and pepper. Serve with the mackerel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

JAPANESE BROILED MACKEREL



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Japanese marinade sauce gives a lovely taste and texture to broiled mackerel. Yellow tail, tuna or salmon are also good for this recipe. Easy, exotic!

Provided by Jana Marko

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 28m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 mackerel fillets
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ tablespoon grated fresh ginger root

Steps:

  • Rinse fillets, and pat dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, sugar and fresh ginger. Place fillets into the marinade, and let stand for at least 20 minutes.
  • Preheat your ovens broiler, or an outdoor grill for high heat. Broil the fillets, basting occasionally, until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 to 8 minutes. Serve with a lemon slice or long white radish slice as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 999.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh mackerel fillets: Look for fillets that are firm and have a shiny, iridescent skin. Avoid fillets that are dull or have brown spots.
  • Score the mackerel fillets: This will help the soy sauce and other seasonings to penetrate the fish more easily.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: The soy sauce is the key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a soy sauce that is dark and has a rich, umami flavor.
  • Add other seasonings to taste: In addition to soy sauce, you can also add other seasonings to the mackerel fillets, such as ginger, garlic, sake, or mirin. Experiment until you find a combination that you like.
  • Simmer the mackerel fillets gently: Don't boil the mackerel fillets, as this will make them tough. Instead, simmer them gently over low heat until they are cooked through but still tender.
  • Serve the mackerel fillets with rice or noodles: Mackerel fillets simmered in soy sauce are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, noodles, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Mackerel fillets simmered in soy sauce is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The mackerel fillets are tender and flavorful, and the soy sauce-based sauce is rich and umami. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give mackerel fillets simmered in soy sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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