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Grilled Marinated Mako Shark

Grilled Marinated Mako Shark: A Flavorful Weeknight Delight

Delight in this simple, quick grilled marinated mako shark recipe, perfect for busy weeknights and impressing guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 each Lime Zest
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice can use lemon as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger best but ground works in a pinch
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro omit if not preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or use vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt preferably sea or kosher salt
Fish
  • 2 6-ounce Mako Shark Steaks about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon Peanut Oil or canola oil for substitute

Equipment

  • grill

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a nonreactive bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime zest, lime juice, ginger, garlic, cilantro, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and salt. Gradually add peanut oil while whisking until well blended.
  2. Trim the mako shark steaks if needed and place them in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over them and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. While shark is marinating, set up a medium-hot grill at about 400°F and oil the grates with a paper towel dipped in oil.
  4. Remove shark steaks from the fridge, pat dry, and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
  5. Let the grilled shark rest for a minute before serving. Pair with rice, vegetables, or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the shark to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Grill at medium-high heat to avoid overcooking.

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