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Japanese Miso-Ginger Mackerel with Cucumber Salad
Omega-rich mackerel glazed with umami-packed miso and fresh ginger, paired with a crisp, cool cucumber and sesame salad.
480kcal
42gProtein
5gCarbs
34gFat
1gFibre
Ingredients
- 320g mackerel fillet
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp mirin (or erythritol)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 300g cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Nori strips for garnish
Method
- Mix miso, ginger, and mirin in a small bowl; brush generously over mackerel.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; pan-fry mackerel skin-side down for 4 minutes, then 3 minutes skin-side up, until cooked through (63°C/145°F) and flakes easily.
- While fish cooks, toss cucumber with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
- Plate mackerel and serve with cucumber salad on the side.
- Garnish with nori strips and extra sesame seeds.
AI-generated recipe — cook foods to safe internal temperatures and check ingredients for allergens. Nutrition is a per-serving estimate.
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