Low Fat Unagi Don
Indulge in the flavors of Japanese cuisine with this healthier twist on the classic Unagi Don! Our Low Fat Unagi Don recipe is perfect for those seeking a guilt-free yet satisfying meal, featuring tender, grilled eel glazed with a homemade low-fat sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, sake, honey, and water. Served over a bed of fluffy Japanese short-grain rice, this dish is topped with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a delightful crunch and burst of flavor. Skillfully prepared in just 25 minutes, this recipe retains the traditional smoky-sweet allure of unagi while cutting down on fats, making it an ideal option for clean eating or dinner on busy weeknights. Try this crowd-pleaser for an authentic Japanese dining experience at home—quick, nutritious, and utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Fresh unagi (eel) fillet, skin-on
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon Sake
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 cups Cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon Scallions, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 as needed Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, honey, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until it slightly thickens. Remove from heat and set aside. This is your low-fat unagi sauce.
Heat a grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the unagi fillets skin-side down on the heated pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
Flip the fillets and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes, brushing the glaze over the fillets as they cook. Reserve some sauce for drizzling later.
While the unagi cooks, portion the cooked rice into two bowls.
Once the unagi fillets are cooked through and caramelized from the glaze, remove them from the pan.
Place one fillet on top of the rice in each bowl. Drizzle the reserved sauce over the unagi and rice.
Garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 1611 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.9 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 39.6 mcg | 198% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 720 mg | 15% | |
*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.
