Way Too Easy Sesame Fish Fillets
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with the irresistibly simple yet flavor-packed "Way Too Easy Sesame Fish Fillets." This quick recipe combines tender fish fillets like tilapia, cod, or sole with a savory-sweet marinade made from soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Coated in nutty sesame seeds and pan-seared to perfection, these fillets boast a golden crust that’s as visually enticing as it is delicious. Finished with vibrant green onions and served with a squeeze of fresh lemon, this dish is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or a crisp side salad. Perfect for busy cooks seeking a high-impact, low-effort meal, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: sesame fish fillets, easy seafood recipe, quick dinner ideas, pan-seared fish, flavorful marinade.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or sole)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
Step 3
Pour the marinade over the fish fillets, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Let the fish marinate for 5-10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
Step 4
Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over both sides of the fish fillets, pressing gently so they adhere to the surface.
Step 5
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil.
Step 6
Carefully place the fish fillets into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the sesame seeds are golden brown and the fish is cooked through (it should flake easily with a fork).
Step 7
Transfer the cooked fish to a serving platter and garnish with thinly sliced green onions.
Step 8
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a refreshing squeeze of citrus.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (654.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1157.0 |
| Total Fat 77.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.9g | |
| Cholesterol 228mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4332.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.4g | |
| Protein 94.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 616IU | 0% |
| Calcium 141.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2090.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories