Sturgeon Szechuan Recipe

Name: Sturgeon Szechuan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; 4 tablespoons clarified butter; flour (for dusting); 4 (6 ounce) white sturgeon fillets (skin off); 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1/3 cup sake or 1/3 cup dry sherry; 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce (see below); chopped peanuts; Teriyaki Sauce; 4 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1 cup soy sauce; 2/3 cup sake or 2/3 cup dry sherry; 2 lemons, juice of; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 -3 tablespoons honey

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 tablespoons clarified butter
flour (for dusting)
4 (6 ounce) white sturgeon fillets (skin off)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup sake or 1/3 cup dry sherry
3/4 cup teriyaki sauce (see below)
chopped peanuts
Teriyaki Sauce
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup sake or 2/3 cup dry sherry
2 lemons, juice of
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 -3 tablespoons honey

1
Heat the sesame oil and the butter until hot.
2
Dust the fillets with flour.
3
Pan fry until light brown on both sides.
4
Add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.
5
Cook until the garlic just starts to brown.
6
Squeeze the lemon juice over the sturgeon and de-glaze the pan with the sake.
7
Add the teriyaki sauce and reduce until caramelized.
8
(If the sauce appears to break as it reduces, add a tablespoonful of sake or sherry).
9
Garnish with chopped peanuts.
10
Teriyaki Sauce: Mix all ingredients together; will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month; before using, stir up from the bottom.

442

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, 4 tablespoons clarified butter, flour (for dusting), 4 (6 ounce) white sturgeon fillets (skin off), and more.

Yes, Sturgeon Szechuan falls under the General 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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Sturgeon Szechuan

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