Sesame Trout Meuniere with Dried Apricots Recipe

Name: Sesame Trout Meuniere with Dried Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup toasted sesame seeds; Four 5-ounce skin-on trout fillets, pinbones removed; 6 tablespoons canola oil; Kosher salt; Pepper; 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons apricot preserves; 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

3/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
Four 5-ounce skin-on trout fillets, pinbones removed
6 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
Spread the sesame seeds on a plate.
2
Rub the trout fillets with 2 tablespoons of the canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Coat the flesh side of each fillet with sesame seeds, pressing gently to help them adhere.
4
Preheat the broiler.
5
In a nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil.
6
Place 2 fillets skin side down in the skillet and cook over moderate heat until the skin is crisp and the fish is almost cooked through, 5 minutes.
7
Transfer the fillets skin side down to a rack set over a baking sheet.
8
Wipe out the skillet and cook the remaining 2 fillets in the remaining 2 tablespoons of canola oil.
9
Broil 8 inches from the heat until the seeds are golden and the fish is cooked through, 3 minutes.
10
Transfer to plates.
11
Melt the butter in the skillet.
12
Add the shallots and garlic; cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the butter is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
13
Off the heat, stir in the preserves, dried apricots, lemon juice, sesame oil and parsley.
14
Season with salt and pepper, spoon over the fish and serve with lemon wedges.

711

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, Four 5-ounce skin-on trout fillets, pinbones removed, 6 tablespoons canola oil, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Sesame Trout Meuniere with Dried Apricots 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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Sesame Trout Meuniere with Dried Apricots

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