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Miso Sesame Marinated Oily Fish

Miso Sesame Marinated Mackerel

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Clock Icon for Prep Time 10 min prep
Clock Icon for Prep Time 80 min total
Person Icon for Serving Size 4 servings
Carrot Icon for Number of Ingredients Size 5 ingredients

Here at Cook For Your Life, we love miso and mackerel. Oily fish like mackerel should make their way on your plate on a regular basis as they are a great source of vitamin A,...


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon miso
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1 pound fresh mackerel fillets (see Chef Tips)
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Nutrition Facts

Calories

285 cals

Fat

21 g

Saturated Fat

4 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

5 g

Monounsaturated Fat

9 g

Carbohydrates

2 g

Sugar

0 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

22 g

Sodium

261 mg

Directions

  1. Combine miso, sesame seeds, chili flakes, and oil.
  2. Spread on fish.
  3. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 30-60 minutes before cooking.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat until fish is flaky and skin is brown, about 5 minutes per side.

Chef Tips

You can use any omega-3-rich oily fish to make this easy dish — bluefish, herring, sardines, or trout.

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