Roasted Mackerel with Bamboo Shoots
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes restaurant quality. Mackerel is packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for heart health, and it's incredibly affordable too. The combination of soy sauce, mirin, and fresh ginger creates an umami depth that makes the fish shine, while the bamboo shoots add a lovely crisp texture. It's simple enough for a casual Tuesday night but impressive enough to serve when friends drop by.
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Ingredients
- 4mackerel fillets(skin-on, about 150g each)
- 300 gfresh bamboo shoots(halved lengthwise)
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonsmirin
- 2 tablespoonsfresh ginger(minced)
- 3garlic cloves(thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoonssesame oil
- 2 tablespoonslime juice
- 3spring onions(cut into 3cm pieces)
- 1red chili(sliced, seeds optional)
- 1 tablespoonwhite sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoonvegetable oil(for roasting)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Pat the mackerel fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
Tip: Drying the fish prevents steaming and helps the skin crisp up during roasting.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, minced ginger, sesame oil, and lime juice to create the glaze.
Tip: The acidity from the lime balances the umami-richness of the soy sauce beautifully.
- 3
Spread the halved bamboo shoots on a large roasting tray, drizzle with vegetable oil, and scatter the sliced garlic over them. Season with a pinch of salt and toss to combine.
- 4
Roast the bamboo shoots for 8 minutes until they begin to soften slightly and develop light golden edges.
- 5
Remove the tray from the oven and push the bamboo shoots to the sides. Arrange the mackerel fillets skin-side up in the center, spacing them evenly.
- 6
Brush the prepared glaze generously over the mackerel fillets and drizzle any remaining glaze over the bamboo shoots. Scatter the red chili slices and spring onions around the tray.
Tip: Reserve some spring onions for garnishing if desired, as they'll maintain better color and texture added at the end.
- 7
Return the tray to the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until the mackerel skin is crispy and the flesh flakes easily with a fork when tested at the thickest part.
Tip: Mackerel cooks quickly due to its high fat content, so don't overcook or it will become dry.
- 8
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with white sesame seeds and the reserved fresh spring onions. Serve immediately while the fish is still warm and the skin remains crispy.
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