Description
This Cast Iron Asian-Inspired Fish recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh ginger creates a delicious marinade that infuses the fish with rich umami flavors. Searing the fish in a cast iron skillet gives it a crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and moist. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges, and cilantro for a vibrant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- lime wedges and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.
- Season the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel, season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Fish: Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the fish fillets for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Reduce heat to low, pour the marinade over the fish. Spoon the sauce over the fillets as it sizzles and reduces slightly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice, quinoa, or sautéed greens.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Avoid overcooking the fish—thin fillets may take only 4 minutes total.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
