Grilled Mackerel (Saengseon-gui)

🛒 Ingredients

• Mackerel fillet 150 g · 300 kcal
• Vegetable oil 10 g · 90 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the mackerel fillet under cold water and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin.
2. Score the skin side of the fillet diagonally a few times to help it cook evenly and prevent curling; then season generously with salt on both sides.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the mackerel fillet skin-side down in the hot pan.
4. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy, then carefully flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes on the flesh side until cooked through.
5. Serve the grilled mackerel immediately with a wedge of lemon, often accompanied by rice and various banchan (Korean side dishes).