Gluten-Free Grilled Eel with Teriyaki Glaze
Dive into an irresistible fusion of bold flavors with this **Gluten-Free Grilled Eel with Teriyaki Glaze**, a dish that’s as elegant as it is delicious. Tender, smoky eel fillets are grilled to perfection, then brushed with a rich homemade glaze crafted from **gluten-free soy sauce**, **mirin**, **brown sugar**, and aromatic ginger and garlic. The glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating a glossy, savory-sweet coating that enhances the eel’s natural richness. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh spring onions, this dish is bursting with umami and perfect for serving alongside steamed rice for a restaurant-quality gluten-free meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving something extraordinary, this recipe brings a touch of gourmet flair to your table while accommodating gluten-free diets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (about 6 oz each) eel fillets
- 0.5 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 0.25 cup mirin (gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon, grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon, toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons, sliced for garnish spring onions
Instructions
Begin by preparing the teriyaki glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the gluten-free soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring it to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook for about 10 minutes, or until the glaze thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the eel fillets with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Place the eel fillets on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip the fillets gently with a spatula.
Brush the tops of the eel fillets with the prepared teriyaki glaze, and continue to grill for another 5 minutes until the eel is cooked through and has a nice caramelized glaze.
Remove the eel from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Brush any remaining glaze over the fillets for added flavor.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the glazed eel fillets. Garnish with sliced spring onions before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your preferred accompaniments.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.3 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 629 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 8221 mg | 357% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.6 g | ||
| Protein | 92.4 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 67.4 mcg | 337% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1561 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
