Description

This Simple Sesame Crusted Teriyaki Trout recipe offers a delightful combination of tender trout fillets coated in a flavorful mix of toasted sesame seeds and garlic powder, glazed with savory teriyaki sauce, and baked to perfection. The sesame crust adds a wonderful crunch and nutty aroma while the teriyaki glaze infuses the fish with a sweet and salty balance, making it a quick and elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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Fish and Coating

4 Trout Fillets (Fresh, about 6 ounces each)
0.5 cup Sesame Seeds (A mix of white and black, toasted for flavor)
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (For flavor enhancement)
to taste Salt (For seasoning)
to taste Pepper (Freshly cracked for better flavor)

Sauce and Garnish

0.33 cup Teriyaki Sauce (Store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For cooking the trout)
2 stalks Green Onions (Chopped, for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
Season Trout: Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then season both sides generously with salt and freshly cracked pepper to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
Prepare Sesame Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the toasted sesame seeds with garlic powder, mixing well to distribute the garlic flavor evenly among the seeds.
Coat Trout: Dip each trout fillet thoroughly into the teriyaki sauce to coat evenly, then press each side into the sesame and garlic powder mixture to create a flavorful crust.
Arrange & Oil: Place the coated trout fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil to promote browning and prevent sticking during baking.
Bake Trout: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the sesame seeds turn golden brown and the trout fillets flake easily when tested with a fork.
Garnish & Serve: Allow the baked trout to rest for a couple of minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions to add freshness and a mild onion flavor before serving.

Notes

For a homemade teriyaki sauce, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and ginger, then simmer until slightly thickened.
To toast sesame seeds, dry roast them in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
If you prefer a crispier crust, you can broil the trout for the last 1-2 minutes of baking—watch carefully to prevent burning.
This recipe works well with other firm white fish like cod or halibut.
Ensure trout fillets are similar in size and thickness for even cooking.