Okjubu's Mackerel Grilled with Soy Sauce Marinade

A dish where mackerel, coated in flour and grilled to a crispy exterior and tender interior, is topped with a savory, fragrant green onion soy sauce marinade for an extra-rich flavor.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want to elevate grilled mackerel with a special marinade, turning it into a standout dish.
  • Those seeking a clean, fragrant green onion marinade that effectively masks the natural fishiness of seafood.

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • 1 whole cleaned mackerel
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • appropriate amount of cooking oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper powder
  • a small amount of minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • appropriate amount of chopped green onion

Recipe 🍳

  1. Lightly coat the surface of the cleaned mackerel with 1 tablespoon of flour evenly.
  2. Heat a pan and add generous amount of cooking oil, then grill the mackerel on both sides until about 80% done, achieving a golden brown color.
  3. In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon red pepper powder, a small amount of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and plenty of finely chopped green onion, mixing well to make the marinade.
  4. Evenly spread the prepared green onion soy sauce marinade over the crispy top side of the grilled mackerel.
  5. After adding the marinade, do not flip the mackerel; reduce the heat and continue grilling slowly so the marinade seeps into the bottom and inner flesh of the fish.
  1. Lightly coat the mackerel on both sides with flour.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and grill the mackerel until golden brown.
  3. Mix soy sauce, red pepper powder, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and chopped green onion to make the marinade.
  4. Place the marinade on the grilled mackerel and cook without flipping, allowing it to simmer and absorb into the fish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Coating the mackerel with a thin layer of flour before grilling makes the skin much crispier and helps retain the fish's natural juices.
  • Do not flip the mackerel after adding the marinade—this keeps the green onion topping intact and allows the seasoning to deeply penetrate the fish meat.
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