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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
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.
Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over both sides of the fish fillets, pressing gently so they adhere to the surface.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil.
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).
Transfer the cooked fish to a serving platter and garnish with thinly sliced green onions.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a refreshing squeeze of citrus.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1009 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 920 mg | 20% | |
*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.
