Soy-Free Grilled Eel with Teriyaki Glaze
Elevate your seafood game with this flavorful Soy-Free Grilled Eel with Teriyaki Glaze—a dish that strikes the perfect balance between smoky charred notes and a luscious sweet and tangy glaze. This soy-free recipe is ideal for those with dietary restrictions and features fresh eel fillets seasoned with a simple blend of spices before being grilled to perfection. The homemade teriyaki glaze, crafted from honey, mirin, rice vinegar, and hints of ginger and garlic, brings depth and richness without relying on soy sauce. Finished with a vibrant garnish of chopped green onions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for summer grilling or a unique dinner party entrée, this recipe is sure to impress with its bold flavors and simple cooking method.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fresh eel fillets
- 4 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 stalks Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, mirin, rice vinegar, lemon juice, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Mix well and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, until slightly thickened into a glaze. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Rinse the eel fillets under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Season the eel fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil to prevent sticking.
6. Place the eel fillets on the grill skin side down. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
7. During the last minute of grilling, brush the eel fillets generously with the teriyaki glaze.
8. Remove from the grill and transfer to serving plates.
9. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the eel fillets to add extra flavor.
10. Garnish with finely chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 504 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 1399 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.9 g | ||
| Protein | 75.4 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 93.2 mcg | 466% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1075 mg | 23% | |
*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.
