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Baked Yellowtail with Teriyaki Sauce: A Simple Yellowtail Recipe

This simple yellowtail recipe features a delectable baked fillet with tangy-sweet teriyaki sauce—perfect for an easy yet impressive weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces yellowtail 2 fillets
  • ⅛ cup rice vinegar plus more to taste (See note about "Types of Vinegar")
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari Use gluten-free certified if needed
  • 1 tablespoon shaved ginger or ginger paste
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi OR horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons sugar white or brown
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Prep Fish: Rinse fillets, pat dry, and sprinkle with salt.
  • Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, wasabi, sugar, and olive oil. Heat on medium until sugar dissolves; cool.
  • Marinate: Pour half the sauce over fillets in a dish. Marinate for 5-10 minutes.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
  • Serve: Drizzle remaining sauce over fish, garnish with scallions or sesame seeds, and serve hot.

Notes

    • Notes: For a richer flavor, marinate longer but no more than 30 minutes.
      Nutrition Information: Calories: 350 per serving, Protein: 35g, Carbs: 10g, Fat: 20g.
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