Seared Mahi-Mahi With A Garlic-Sesame Crust And Asp

Name: Seared Mahi-Mahi With A Garlic-Sesame Crust And Asparagus Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fish; 28 ounces mahi mahi fillets; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups sesame seeds; 5 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Asparagus Relish; 24 pencil-thin asparagus spears, steamed; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 4 teaspoons chopped pickled ginger; 1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, cleaned and diced; salt; fresh ground white pepper; 1 cup black sesame dressing; 4 basil sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

Fish
28 ounces mahi mahi fillets
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups sesame seeds
5 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons olive oil
Asparagus Relish
24 pencil-thin asparagus spears, steamed
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
4 teaspoons chopped pickled ginger
1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, cleaned and diced
salt
fresh ground white pepper
1 cup black sesame dressing
4 basil sprigs, for garnish

1
Season each fish fillet with salt and pepper and set aside.
2
Mix the sesame seeds and garlic into the softened butter, adding salt and pepper to taste. Spread top of the fish fillets with the mixture to form a 1/4-inch crust.
3
Pout the olive oil into a heated wok or nonstick skillet. When the oil is hot, sear each fillet on both sides and top and bottom. Be careful not to overcook the fish. When cooked, in about 1 minute, transfer to a warm plate and garnish with basil. Serve with Asparagus Relish.
4
Asparagus Relish:
5
Combine asparagus, garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, salt and pepper and Black Sesame Dressing in a medium mixing bowl, stirring well. Refrigerate until ready to use.

1331

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fish, 28 ounces mahi mahi fillets, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 1/2 cups sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Seared Mahi-Mahi With A Garlic-Sesame Crust And Asparagus Relish 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.

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Seared Mahi-Mahi With A Garlic-Sesame Crust And Asparagus Relish

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