Asian Fish Sticks with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce

Name: Asian Fish Sticks with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white and black sesame seeds; 1 cup light or salt-reduced soy sauce; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sesame oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 1/2 pounds fresh halibut, cut into 1-inch thick sticks; Flour, for dredging; 4 egg whites, beaten until frothy; 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; Sweet-Soy Dipping Sauce, recipe follows; 1/4 cup mirin; 3/4 cup defatted chicken or fish stock; 1/4 cup dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons each finely slivered ginger and lemon zest; 2 teaspoons sugar or to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup white and black sesame seeds
1 cup light or salt-reduced soy sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sesame oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 1/2 pounds fresh halibut, cut into 1-inch thick sticks
Flour, for dredging
4 egg whites, beaten until frothy
3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
Sweet-Soy Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup mirin
3/4 cup defatted chicken or fish stock
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons each finely slivered ginger and lemon zest
2 teaspoons sugar or to taste

1
Combine sesame seeds in a bowl and set aside.
2
In a separate bowl combine the soy sauce, hot pepper sesame oil and lemon juice.
3
Marinate fish sticks for 5 to10 minutes in the soy mixture turning to coat.
4
Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
5
Next, coat fish sticks with egg whites and then roll in sesame seeds to coat evenly on all sides.
6
Heat an oven- proof saute pan over moderate heat and add the oil.
7
Saute the fish sticks on all sides until the sesame seeds just begin to brown.
8
Finish cooking, if necessary, in a preheated 425 degree oven for 4 to 6 minutes or until fish is just done and firm to the touch.
9
Be careful not to overcook.
10
Serve immediately with Sweet-Soy Dipping Sauce, recipe follows.
11
Combine all ingredients and stir to dissolve sugar.
12
Allow to sit for at least 2 hours for flavors to develop.
13
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup white and black sesame seeds, 1 cup light or salt-reduced soy sauce, 2 teaspoons hot pepper sesame oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Asian Fish Sticks with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!