Description
Simple Sesame Crusted Teriyaki Trout is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish featuring fresh trout fillets coated with a crunchy sesame seed crust and flavored with savory teriyaki sauce. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this recipe combines nutty sesame, tangy teriyaki, and aromatic garlic for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 Trout Fillets (Fresh, about 6 ounces each)
- 0.5 cup Sesame Seeds (A mix of white and black, toasted for flavor)
- 0.33 cup Teriyaki Sauce (Store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For cooking the trout)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (For flavor enhancement)
- Salt, to taste (For seasoning)
- Pepper, to taste (Freshly cracked for better flavor)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (Chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Season Fillets: Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides evenly with salt and freshly cracked pepper to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
- Prepare Sesame Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the toasted white and black sesame seeds with garlic powder for an aromatic and flavorful crust coating.
- Coat Trout Fillets: Dip each trout fillet in teriyaki sauce, ensuring they are well coated. Then press each fillet into the sesame seed mixture to cover the surface evenly with the crust.
- Arrange and Drizzle Oil: Place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets to promote browning and add a subtle richness during baking.
- Bake the Trout: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the sesame seeds turn golden brown and the trout flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is thoroughly cooked.
- Rest and Garnish: Allow the trout to rest for a couple of minutes after baking to let the juices settle. Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, crisp finish before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh trout fillets that are uniformly sized to ensure even cooking.
- To toast sesame seeds, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- You can use either store-bought or homemade teriyaki sauce; adjust sweetness and saltiness to preference.
- If you prefer a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sesame mixture.
- Serve this dish with steamed rice or lightly sautéed vegetables for a balanced meal.
