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Pan-fried Mackerel

Pan-Fried Mackerel (Healthy 10 Minute Recipe)

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 1 vote
Here is my go-to quick and easy Pan-Fried Mackerel meal that is super healthy and affordable! All you need is mackerel fillets, and a little bit of salt and pepper. You'll have a healthy meal packed with umami flavor and healthy fats ready to go in less than 10 minutes. There's nothing better than a steaming bite of pan-fried mackerel with white rice to start your day.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese
Keyword: asian dinner, Asian Recipes for Dinner, fish, Japanese Food, lunch, pan fried, seafood
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 719kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Lightly cut criss-cross cuts on the Mackerel
    Tiffy cuts slits in the skins of the mackerel filet to prepare for air frying for the air fried mackerel recipe
  • Salt and Pepper 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 719kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 91gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 969mgPotassium: 1855mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 6mg
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