Baked Shirasu

Baked Shirasu is a delightful and nutritious Japanese dish featuring tiny whitebait fish, seasoned and baked to perfection. This healthy meal is rich in protein and umami flavors, making it a satisfying choice for any seafood lover.

Ingredients

• Shirasu (whitebait) - 200 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Nori seaweed - 2 sheets, cut into strips
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
3. Add the shirasu to the marinade and gently mix until well-coated. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
4. Prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
5. Spread the marinated shirasu evenly in the baking dish.
6. Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the shirasu.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the shirasu are cooked through and slightly crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with nori strips and a sprinkle of black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.

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