Spanish Mackerel In Japanese Sesame Sauce Recipe

Name: Spanish Mackerel In Japanese Sesame Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 g spanish mackerel, fillet (sawara); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1/4 yellow onion; 2 leaves cabbage; 50 g shimeji mushrooms; 50 g eringi mushrooms; 2 tablespoons sake; 1 tablespoon ponzu sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1/2 tablespoon vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame paste (neri goma); 1 tablespoon miso; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Servings: persons

150 g spanish mackerel, fillet (sawara)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1/4 yellow onion
2 leaves cabbage
50 g shimeji mushrooms
50 g eringi mushrooms
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon ponzu sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon mirin
1/2 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame paste (neri goma)
1 tablespoon miso
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

1
Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
2
Remove the hard center part of the cabbage then slice it into small shreds. Slice the onion thinly. Remove the root part of the shimeji mushrooms then separate into individual pieces. Slice the eringi mushrooms into several pieces along its length.
3
In a small bowl, combine the sake, ponzu, sesame oil, mirin, vinegar, sesame paste, miso, sugar, and sesame seeds. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined. If you can not find neri goma, you can also use tahini sauce.
4
Cut out a 30cmx30cm piece of parchment paper then put it on top of a microwave-safe dish. Arrange half of the cabbage, onion and mushroom on one side of the parchment paper then put 1 piece of fillet on top. Do the same thing for the other half of ingredients.
5
Wrap to close the parchment paper then cook in the microwave for 4 minutes using 600W. Cook the other batch of fish and vegetables next.
6
Keep the parchment paper closed for 1-2 minutes after the microwave has stopped to allow the steam to continue to cook the fish and vegetables.
7
Pour the prepared sesame sauce on top of fish then you can serve.

101

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 g spanish mackerel, fillet (sawara), 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch pepper, 1/4 yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Spanish Mackerel In Japanese Sesame Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Mackerel In Japanese Sesame Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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