Grilled Mackerel with Soy-Glazed Zucchini
What Started it all:
Mackerel, Zucchini, soy sauce, sous vide
This recipe combines the rich, smoky flavor of grilled mackerel with the savory-sweet goodness of soy-glazed zucchini, all cooked to perfection using the sous vide method. It's a delightful dish that brings together fresh ingredients and comforting flavors for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
- 4 mackerel fillets
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the mackerel fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned mackerel fillets in a sous vide bag, ensuring they are in a single layer.
- Cook the mackerel in the sous vide water bath at 130°F (54°C) for 30 minutes.
- While the mackerel is cooking, prepare the soy-glazed zucchini by heating the soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the zucchini slices to the saucepan and cook until they are tender and glazed with the soy sauce, about 5 minutes.
- Once the mackerel is done, remove it from the sous vide bag and pat dry.
- Grill the mackerel fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are nicely charred and cooked through.
- Serve the grilled mackerel with the soy-glazed zucchini on the side.
This grilled mackerel with soy-glazed zucchini is a delightful dish that celebrates the freshness of the ingredients and the comfort of home-cooked flavors. Enjoy the tender, flavorful mackerel alongside the savory-sweet zucchini for a truly satisfying meal.