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SESAME CRUSTED OCEAN TROUT

Sesame-Crusted Ocean Trout on Choy Sum & Mirin Vinaigrette

Paul Hegeman
4.91 from 119 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, International
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

Fish:

  • 4 pieces ocean trout fillets
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup black sesame seeds
  • sea salt flakes
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • peanut oil

Choy Sum:

  • 1 large choy sum
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce

Vinaigrette and garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 red birds eye chillis
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers
  • 2 tablespoons purple onion
  • 4 types of live baby/micro herbs

Instructions
 

Vinaigrette:

  • Place the mirin, sesame oil, sugar, lime juice and lime zest in a mixing bowl and mix until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the chillies, cucumber and onion.
  • Taste for seasoning and season with salt and pepper as required.
  • Cut the baby herbs about 1 cm (1/2 inch) above the soil line. Shake clean or wash if necessary. Shake as dry as possible. Set aside.

Choy Sum:

  • Cut the woody base off the stalks of choy sum.
  • Cut the remaining leaves and stems in half.
  • Wash off any dirt under running water.
  • Shake off excess water and dry thoroughly with paper towel.

Fish:

  • Preheat oven to 150 ℃ (300 ℉).
  • Place the sesame seeds in a medium sized shallow dish or plate.
  • Add some sea salt and pepper (approx 1 tsp each).
  • Mix around thoroughly.
  • Take the fish and press the side that used to have the skin on it (the less pretty side) into the sesame mixture and set aside.
  • Place some peanut oil in a non-stick pan and place over high heat.
  • Once hot, add 2 pieces of fish, sesame side down.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden. (use a fork to pick up the thick end and have a look underneath)
  • Turn and cook a further 1-2 minutes on the other side.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Repeat process with 2 remaining pieces.
  • Place in oven to keep warm. (do not leave in for more than 5 minutes while you complete the assembly process).

Assembly:

  • Line up your 4 serving plates.
  • Place a wok or large frying pan over high heat and add peanut oil.
  • Once very hot, add choy sum and toss for a few seconds.
  • Add sesame oil and sweet soy.
  • Toss until vibrant green and nicely glazed.
  • Place a small amount on the centre of each plate, scrunch them up if need be to keep them in the centre.
  • Add some of the remaining pan juices to each pile of choy sum.
  • Remove the fish from the oven and place on top of the choy sum, sesame side up.
  • Toss the herbs in cucumber, chilli and onion dressing.
  • Using your hand, lift out a big pinch of the herbs, allow to drain of excess liquid and place on top of the fish.
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