
Japanese Grilled Mackerel (Saba Shioyaki)
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces mackerel fillets
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 whole lemon
- 1/4 whole daikon radish
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions:
- 1. Rinse the mackerel fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2. Sprinkle both sides of the mackerel with kosher salt and let sit for 5 minutes.
- 3. Preheat the oven's broiler and position a rack 5-6 inches away from the heating element.
- 4. Arrange the mackerel on a baking sheet lined with foil. Broil for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the skin is crisp and the fish is cooked through.
- 5. While the fish is cooking, grate the daikon radish and squeeze the juice from the lemon to prepare your accompaniments.
- 6. Serve the mackerel hot from the oven with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a pile of grated daikon, and a small dish of soy sauce for dipping.