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
- 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
Pan-Fried Mackeral
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
