High Protein Mackerel Nigiri
Elevate your sushi-making skills with our High Protein Mackerel Nigiri recipe, a perfect fusion of bold flavor and nutritional value. Featuring fresh Pacific mackerel marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, mirin, and lemon juice, this dish delivers a punch of omega-3s and protein in every bite. Paired with perfectly seasoned sushi rice and a touch of fiery wasabi, each nigiri is a harmonious balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a homemade sushi night. Serve with pickled ginger for a refreshing finish, and enjoy a restaurant-quality experience right in your own kitchen. Perfect for seafood lovers and health-conscious eaters alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 6 ounces Fresh Pacific mackerel fillets
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water in a rice cooker or a saucepan. If using a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
While the rice is cooking, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and heat gently until the sugar and salt dissolve. Set aside to cool.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Gently fold in the vinegar mixture and allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Slice the Pacific mackerel fillets into thin strips, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, and lemon juice. Dip the mackerel slices into this marinade and let them rest in it for about 5 minutes.
Wet your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking. Take about 2 tablespoons of sushi rice and shape it into an oval or rectangle with slightly squared ends. Repeat with remaining rice.
Apply a small bead of wasabi paste on top of each rice ball.
Place a marinated mackerel strip on top of the wasabi, gently pressing down so it adheres to the rice.
Repeat with the remaining mackerel and rice.
Serve the mackerel nigiri with pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3136 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 27.3 mcg | 137% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 767 mg | 16% | |
*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.
