Korean Spicy Marinated Mackerel Grill
Godeungeo yangnyeom-gui is a Korean spicy marinated mackerel where fish pieces are coated in a paste of gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger juice, and sesame oil, rested for thirty minutes, then grilled over medium heat with careful turning. The mackerel's own fat melts during cooking and accelerates the caramelization of the marinade, forming a glossy, deep-red crust on the skin. Ginger juice plays a dual role-it neutralizes the fish's raw smell and introduces a subtle freshness beneath the fermented kick of the gochujang. Because the high fat content causes flare-ups easily, maintaining steady medium heat and turning patiently is essential to achieve a charred glaze without burning.
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Instructions
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Clean and cut mackerel into serving pieces.
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Mix gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
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Coat mackerel with marinade and rest for 30 minutes.
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Grill over medium heat, turning carefully.
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Cook until the marinade caramelizes and chars at the edges.
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