Low Sodium Grilled Eel with Teriyaki Glaze

Delight your taste buds with this elegant Low Sodium Grilled Eel with Teriyaki Glaze, a healthier twist on the classic Japanese dish. This recipe combines tender, smoky eel fillets with a luscious homemade teriyaki glaze crafted from low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a touch of honey, providing a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors without excess salt. Infused with garlic, ginger, and thickened with a cornstarch slurry, the glaze clings beautifully to the eel as it grills, creating a caramelized finish. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a pop of crunch and color, this dish is as visually stunning as it is flavorful. With a quick 20-minute prep and cook time, this recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner or an impressive yet easy-to-prepare entrée to wow your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces fresh eel fillets
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, sake, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. This should take about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the teriyaki glaze from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 5

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the eel fillets with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Place the eel fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

During the last minute of grilling, brush the eel fillets generously with the teriyaki glaze.

Step 8

Remove the eel from the grill and let it rest for a minute.

Step 9

Sprinkle the grilled eel with sesame seeds and chopped scallions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(396.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	778.3

Total Fat 42.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 252mg	0%
Sodium 1612.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 45.3g	0%

Vitamin D 1864IU	0%
Calcium 69.4mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 569.3mg	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: 51.8%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 23.5%