Elegant Grilled Greenling: Enhanced with Ginger and Glaze!
Elegant Grilled Greenling: Enhanced with Ginger and Glaze!
Juicy Grilled Greenling with a Savory Ginger Glaze
Elevate your grilled fish experience with the rich flavor of Greenling, enhanced by aromatic ginger and a savory glaze. This recipe creates a sophisticated dish that’s crispy on the outside and incredibly moist inside.
Main Ingredients- 1 Greenling fillet, prepared
- A little cooking oil (for frying)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gently rinse the prepared Greenling fillet under running water. Make 2-3 shallow cuts on the skin side with a knife. Scoring the skin helps the marinade penetrate better and prevents the fish from breaking apart as it cooks.
Step 2
Place the Greenling fillet in a bowl. Add the 1st marinade ingredients: 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil, and a pinch of black pepper. Gently massage the ingredients into the fish and let it marinate for about 5 minutes. This step helps to remove any fishy odor and adds a base seasoning.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the 2nd glaze ingredients: 1 Tbsp cooking ginger (you can use ginger paste or juice), 1/2 Tbsp cooking sake (mirin or rice wine), and a little sesame oil. Mix well to create a fragrant ginger glaze. The aroma of ginger and the depth of flavor from the sake will make the grilled fish truly special.
Step 4
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and add a small amount of cooking oil. Carefully place the Greenling fillet skin-side down in the hot pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Starting with the skin side ensures a delightful crispiness.
Step 5
Flip the Greenling fillet to cook the flesh side. While the flesh side is cooking, use a spatula or brush to generously apply the prepared ginger glaze onto the skin side (which is now facing up). This allows the glaze to soak in and infuse the fish with flavor as it continues to cook.
Step 6
Flip the fish again and brush the flesh side with the remaining ginger glaze. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the glaze. Turn off the heat and let the fish rest in the pan for a moment, allowing residual heat to finish cooking the fish gently. Enjoy your delicious Grilled Greenling, featuring a tender interior and a wonderfully fragrant ginger flavor!
