Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce Recipe

Experience a flavor explosion with this incredibly easy and elegant Sesame Crusted Fish recipe! Mark Bittman's inspired dish boasts a crunchy sesame seed crust and a luscious soy-ginger butter sauce that comes together in minutes. Use your favorite firm white fish fillets – sea bass (for ultimate richness!), red snapper, or grouper. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests. Get ready for a restaurant-quality meal in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 522.9 kcal

Protein 78g

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Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce

1/2 cup sesame seeds
Salt And Black Pepper
Canola Oil
Sea Bass Fillets
2 tablespoons butter
Fresh Ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce

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How to Make Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce

Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C).
In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
Preheat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Once the oil shimmers, dredge each fish fillet (about 4, 6-ounce fillets) in the sesame seed mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
Carefully place the coated fillets in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the fish to an oven-safe plate. Place in the preheated oven to keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, until slightly thickened.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, turning occasionally.
Serve immediately, drizzled with the pan sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

Fat

38g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce?

Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce?

Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce has approximately 522.9 calories per serving, with about 78 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 57 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce?

The key ingredients for Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce are Sesame Seeds, Salt And Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Sea Bass Fillets, Butter, Fresh Ginger. See the full list with measurements above.