Jul 14 2026
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Yellowtail Recipe

Inspired by Meiji Japanese Cuisine
Time40m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Fish Preparation

Sauce

Garnish

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse the yellowtail fillets under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Rub the fillets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides.

  3. 3

    Let the fillets marinate for about 15 minutes at room temperature.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Place the marinated yellowtail fillets on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

  3. 7

    During the last minute of cooking, brush some of the prepared sauce over the fillets.

Serving

  1. 8

    Remove the yellowtail from the grill and let rest for a couple of minutes.

  2. 9

    Drizzle additional sauce over the fillets and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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