Pan-Fried Mackeral (Healthy 10 Minute Recipe)

Here is my go-to quick and easy meal that is super healthy and delicious!

If you never made Pan-Fried Mackeral before, you are missing out. All you need is a little bit of salt and pepper, and you are ready to go in less than 10 minutes. I love to eat mine with a big bowl of rice, some grated daikon, and lemon on the side, as well as a big bowl of miso soup. This recipe is especially perfect for a weekend brunch, just like the one I made Dom for his birthday! 

My Pan-Fried Mackeral was initially from my 20-minute dinner series in January, but I had so many recipes I never ended up posting it.

However, here is my super easy recipe for one of my go-to healthy, fast meals due to popular demand. I like to cut criss-cross across my Mackeral as I find this prevents the skin from falling off when pan-frying, and it also helps the skin become more crispy. 

Not only is Mackeral delicious, but it also has so many health benefits.

Mackeral has a substantial amount of Omega 3 Fatty Acids, is rich in protein, contains alot of Vitamin B12, and is more affordable than other seafood such as salmon. It is a popular protein in Asia, and many households have Mackeral for breakfast. 

The number one concern when making Pan-Fried Mackeral is the smell. I am not going to lie; making any type of seafood will always have a strong odor.

A popular option is laying a piece of aluminum foil on your pan before frying; that way, you can just toss the foil away afterward. However, the smell doesn’t bother me personally, and I don’t like using aluminum foil (in fact, I love the smell of grilled fish!)

I just always have the fan on and also have the window slightly open. I will film a recipe soon on how I clean my kitchen and some of my holy grail items to keep the house smelling nice! 

Here are so delicious and EASY side dishes that pairs well with Grilled Mackeral:

• Korean Marinated Eggs – Mayak Gyeran (EASY!)
• Japanese Breakfast – Tamagoyaki & Miso Soup
• Asian Honey Garlic Potatoes (Only 5 Ingredient!)
• Two Types of Asian Cucumber Salad (Spicy Garlic, Sweet and Sour)

Ingredients 

• 2 piece of Mackeral Fillet 
• 0.5 tsp of Salt 
• 0.5 tsp of Black Pepper 
• 2 tbsp of Grated Daikon 
• 1 Lemon Wedge 
• 1 tsp of White Pepper 

1. Lightly cut criss-cross cuts on the Mackeral 
2. Salt and Pepper on both sides
3. In a pan, drizzle in oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Add in the mackerel skin side facing down. Pan fry for 6 minutes and flip and cook for another 4 minutes 
4. Serve with grated daikon, 1 tsp of white pepper, and 1 lemon wedge 

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Pan-Fried Mackeral

Here is my go-to quick and easy meal that is super healthy and delicious! If you never made Pan-Fried Mackeral before, you are missing out. All you need is a little bit of salt and pepper, and you are ready to go in less than 10 minutes. I love to eat mine with a big bowl of rice, some grated daikon, and lemon on the side, as well as a big bowl of miso soup. This recipe is especially perfect for a weekend brunch, just like the one I made Dom for his birthday!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Active Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese

Yield: 2 People

Materials

• 2 piece of Mackeral Fillet
• 0.5 tsp of Salt
• 0.5 tsp of Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp of Grated Daikon
• 1 Lemon Wedge
• 1 tsp of White Pepper

Instructions

• Lightly cut criss-cross cuts on the Mackeral
• Salt and Pepper on both sides
• In a pan, drizzle in oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Add in the mackerel skin side facing down. Pan fry for 6 minutes and flip and cook for another 4 minutes
• Serve with grated daikon, 1 tsp of white pepper and 1 lemon wedge

Notes

The number one concern when making Pan-Fried Mackeral is the smell. I am not going to lie; making any type of seafood will always have a strong odor. A popular option is laying a piece of aluminum foil on your pan before frying; that way, you can just toss the foil away afterward.