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
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sesame Crusted Fish With Soy Butter And Ginger Sauce

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

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C).
  2. In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Preheat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  4. Once the oil shimmers, dredge each fish fillet (about 4, 6-ounce fillets) in the sesame seed mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
  5. Carefully place the coated fillets in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the fish to an oven-safe plate. Place in the preheated oven to keep warm.
  7. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  8. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, until slightly thickened.
  9. 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.
  10. Serve immediately, drizzled with the pan sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

38g

Carbs

3g