Sesame Steaks

These Sesame Steaks offer a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, perfect for an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner. The trout steaks are first marinated in a pungent mixture of finely ground garlic and salt, which tenderizes the fish and infuses it with deep savory notes. During cooking, they are basted in a rich sauce combining melted butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, and a splash of whiskey or brandy for complexity. The dish finishes with a generous coating of toasted sesame seeds, adding a nutty crunch and beautiful golden color. Serve immediately with lemon wedges to cut through the richness. This recipe is versatile, comforting, and sure to impress guests without requiring hours in the kitchen.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 1025.4

Description

These Sesame Steaks offer a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, perfect for an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner. The trout steaks are first marinated in a pungent mixture of finely ground garlic and salt, which tenderizes the fish and infuses it with deep savory notes. During cooking, they are basted in a rich sauce combining melted butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, and a splash of whiskey or brandy for complexity. The dish finishes with a generous coating of toasted sesame seeds, adding a nutty crunch and beautiful golden color. Serve immediately with lemon wedges to cut through the richness. This recipe is versatile, comforting, and sure to impress guests without requiring hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

4 Oz. trout steaks
2 ounce Whiskey; or brandy
2 cloves Garlic
2 ounce Lemon juice
1 tablespoon Salt
1/2 cup Butter; melted
2 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 cup Sesame seeds; or more

Directions

1
Mince the garlic cloves very finely or pound them in a mortar with the tablespoon of salt to create a coarse paste.
2
Rub the garlic and salt mixture thoroughly over both sides of the trout steaks.
3
Let the fish stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour to marinate, or up to 3 hours for deeper flavor.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, and whiskey (or brandy) to create the basting sauce.
5
Preheat your grill, broiler, or skillet to medium-high heat.
6
Place the trout steaks on the cooking surface and brush generously with the basting sauce.
7
Cook until the bottom side is pleasantly browned, then flip the steaks over.
8
Brush the top side with more sauce and sprinkle heavily with sesame seeds.
9
Continue cooking, basting occasionally with the remaining sauce, until the sesame seeds are well toasted and the fish is cooked through.
10
Transfer the steaks to a hot platter and serve immediately with wedges of lemon or lime.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1025.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 70.7g109%
Saturated Fat 26.3g132%
Cholesterol 146.5mg49%
Sodium 15328.3mg639%
Total Carbohydrate 34.2g12%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g34%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 43.9g88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For extra zest, add slivers of fresh or preserved ginger to the basting sauce.

If you prefer a stronger sesame flavor, you can toast the seeds lightly in a dry pan before sprinkling them on the fish.

Trout cooks quickly; avoid overcooking to keep the flesh moist and tender.

Keywords: trout, sesame, steak, seafood, whiskey, garlic, soy, lemon, butter, marinated, toasted, dinner, easy, crispy, glaze, brandy, fish, main

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/sesame-steaks/