Baked Mackerel with Daikon

Baked Mackerel with Daikon is a flavorful and healthy dish that captures the essence of Japanese cuisine. The rich, oily mackerel pairs beautifully with the subtle sweetness of roasted daikon, creating a delightful low-carb meal.

Ingredients

• Mackerel fillets - 2 (about 200g each)
• Daikon radish - 200g, peeled and sliced into 1 cm rounds
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Green onions - 2, sliced for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon - 1, for serving

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
3. Place the mackerel fillets in the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated, and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
4. While the fish is marinating, arrange the sliced daikon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with a little sesame oil, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Remove the mackerel from the marinade and place it on top of the daikon slices on the baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the mackerel is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions.
8. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which promote heart health.
• High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, suitable for low-carb diets.
• Daikon is a low-calorie vegetable, providing fiber and aiding digestion.

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