Godeungeo-gui (Korean Grilled Mackerel) (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 35 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Godeungeo-gui (Korean Grilled Mackerel) (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
320
Protein
28g
Carbs
5g
Fiber
1g

Health Benefits

Gut Health8/10
Anti-Inflammatory9/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10

Ingredients

  • •- 2 whole Pacific mackerel (cleaned, butterflied)
  • •- 3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
  • •- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • •- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • •- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • •- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • •- 1 tablespoon rice wine (mirin)
  • •- 2 stalks spring onions/scallions, finely sliced
  • •- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • •- Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. 11. Salt butterflied mackerel generously on both sides, let rest 15 minutes
  2. 22. Rinse fish thoroughly under cold water, pat completely dry
  3. 33. Combine gochugaru, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and mirin
  4. 44. Brush mixture evenly over both sides of fish
  5. 55. Preheat grill or broiler to high heat
  6. 66. Oil grill grates thoroughly to prevent sticking
  7. 77. Grill fish skin-side up first, until edges turn opaque, about 4 minutes
  8. 88. Flip carefully, grill additional 3-4 minutes until fish flakes easily
  9. 99. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, serve with lemon wedges