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Sturgeon Szechuan Recipe

Experience the incredible flavors of the West Coast with this easy-to-make Sturgeon Szechuan recipe! Inspired by a memorable meal at The Ark on Long Beach Peninsula, this dish features succulent sturgeon fillets (or any firm white fish) pan-fried to perfection in a vibrant Szechuan-teriyaki sauce. Get ready for a burst of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet sensations in just 35 minutes. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 610.9 kcal
Protein 78g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
Sturgeon Szechuan

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sturgeon Szechuan

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon clarified butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 (6-ounce) sturgeon fillets
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
  • soy sauce (quantity for teriyaki sauce not specified in provided text)
  • lemon juice (quantity for teriyaki sauce not specified in provided text)
  • brown sugar (quantity for teriyaki sauce not specified in provided text)
  • honey (quantity for teriyaki sauce not specified in provided text)

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How to Make Sturgeon Szechuan

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Lightly dust 2 (6-ounce) sturgeon fillets with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.
  3. Pan-fry the sturgeon fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly browned and cooked through.
  4. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the skillet.
  5. Cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant and just begins to brown.
  6. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the sturgeon. Add 2 tablespoons sake to the pan and deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Add 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (see recipe below) and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and caramelized.
  8. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts.
  9. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

258 g

Sugar

176g

Fat

45g

Carbs

18g

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