Low Fat Unagi Don

Savor the rich, smoky flavors of Japan with this healthier twist on the classic Unagi Don. Our Low Fat Unagi Don recipe delivers all the indulgence of tender, caramelized eel atop fluffy Japanese short-grain rice but with a lighter, guilt-free approach. Featuring a homemade low-fat unagi sauce made with low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a touch of honey, this dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. The unagi is cooked to perfection in a grill pan, achieving crispy skin and a melt-in-your-mouth texture with minimal added fat, thanks to nonstick spray instead of oil. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this wholesome, protein-packed rice bowl comes together in just 25 minutes for a quick and satisfying dinner. Perfect for those looking to enjoy authentic Japanese flavors while maintaining a low-fat, balanced diet!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Heat a grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

Place the unagi fillets skin-side down on the heated pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

While the unagi cooks, portion the cooked rice into two bowls.

Step 6

Once the unagi fillets are cooked through and caramelized from the glaze, remove them from the pan.

Step 7

Place one fillet on top of the rice in each bowl. Drizzle the reserved sauce over the unagi and rice.

Step 8

Garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(732.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1046.7

Total Fat 25.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 252mg	0%
Sodium 1611.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 19.5g
Protein 53.2g	0%

Vitamin D 1584IU	0%
Calcium 85.7mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 719.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.2%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 55.5%