Fish with Sesame Seed Sauce

Delight your taste buds with the irresistible flavors of Fish with Sesame Seed Sauce, a quick and elegant dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions. This recipe pairs tender, pan-seared fish fillets such as salmon, cod, or tilapia with a rich, homemade sesame sauce that's a harmonious blend of savory soy sauce, sweet honey, tangy rice vinegar, and aromatic ginger and garlic. Toasted sesame seeds elevate the dish with their nutty aroma, while green onions and lemon wedges provide the perfect fresh and zesty finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for impressing guests or satisfying your family’s cravings. Serve it over a bed of steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal that's as eye-catching as it is delicious. A must-try for lovers of easy fish recipes with an Asian-inspired twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Fish fillets (salmon, cod, or tilapia)
• 3 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
• 4 wedges Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pat dry the fish fillets with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Place the fish fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lightly toast the sesame seeds for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds for garnish and set aside.

Step 5

To the remaining sesame seeds in the skillet, add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir constantly and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Place the cooked fish fillets back into the skillet and spoon the sesame seed sauce over them. Simmer for 2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Transfer the fish fillets to a serving plate. Drizzle any extra sesame seed sauce from the skillet on top.

Step 8

Garnish with the reserved toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	219.3 grams (219.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	523

Total Fat 43.20g	55%
Saturated Fat 6.60g	33%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2352mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 31.80g	12%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 21.40g
Protein 9.40g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 75mg	6%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 461mg	10%

*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: 70.2%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 23.0%