Pan-Seared Mackerel with Soy Glaze
A simple yet flavorful Chinese dish featuring pan-seared mackerel glazed with a sweet and savory soy sauce mixture.
Ingredients
- ●4 mackerel filletsabout 6 oz each
- ●1/4 cup soy saucelow-sodium
- ●2 tbsp honeyraw
- ●2 tbsp rice vinegarunseasoned
- ●1 tsp grated gingerfresh
- ●1 clove garlicminced
- ●1 tsp cooking oilvegetable
- ●1/4 cup green onionschopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- 3
Season the mackerel fillets with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil.
- 5
Sear the mackerel fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned.
- 6
Transfer the mackerel to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 7
Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
- 8
Bring the soy glaze to a simmer in the skillet over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened.
- 9
Remove the mackerel from the oven and brush with the soy glaze.
- 10
Top with chopped green onions and serve immediately.