Pan-Seared Fish with Gooey Nut Sauce
A Japanese-inspired dish featuring pan-seared fish with a rich, nutty, and gooey sauce. This recipe is perfect for a seafood lover's dinner.
Ingredients
- ●4 pieces Salmon filletFresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- ●1 cup PecansChopped pecans for the nut sauce
- ●2 tbsp Soy sauceFor marinating the fish
- ●1 tbsp HoneyFor sweetening the nut sauce
- ●1 tbsp Lemon juiceFor adding a hint of citrus
- ●1 tsp GingerGrated ginger for added flavor
- ●1 clove GarlicMinced garlic for added depth
- ●2 tbsp ButterUnsalted butter for pan-searing the fish
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the salmon fillet in a mixture of soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter.
- 3
Pan-sear the salmon fillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- 4
Meanwhile, toast the pecans in a small pan over low heat until fragrant.
- 5
In a blender or food processor, combine the toasted pecans, a tablespoon of butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 6
Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the consistency as needed.
- 7
Serve the pan-seared salmon with the gooey nut sauce spooned over the top.
- 8
Garnish with chopped scallions or sesame seeds, if desired.