Sesame Trout
A flavorful way to pan fry trout. Add a touch of ginger for a Japanese twist.
Ingredients
- 4 trout filets, 6-8 oz each
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp onion flakes, cracked
- 4 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp black pepper, cracked
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 splash sesame oil (opt.)
- 1 lemon
Method
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1
Gently rinse filets in cold water. Place fish, skin-side down, on a few paper towels. Place 2-3 sheets of paper towels on top. Let dry for 2 minutes.
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2
Remove paper towels on top and salt the fish. Let stand 15 minutes.
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3
Meanwhile, mix onion, sesame and pepper in a bowl; sprinkle on both sides of fish.
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4
Heat a pan on medium. Pour in coconut oil and place fish skin-side up. Let cook for 3-4 minutes without touching it.
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5
Flip fish with a long spatula. Turn off heat, but leave pan on the burner (another 2-3 minutes) to finish cooking. Grate lemon zest on the fish with a small grater. Squeeze lemon juice on top and sprinkle with a couple drops of sesame oil. Put on plates and drizzle pan juices on top.
A variation of the Indian-style Pan-fried Mackerel from The Spice Trekkers Cook at Home
