Best Garlic Sesame Spinach Recipes

Garlic-Sesame Spinach image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

Cook 8 to 10 garlic cloves and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a skillet with vegetable oil until the garlic is golden. Add 10 cups baby spinach and cook until wilted; add a big splash of water and some salt. Top with toasted sesame seeds and drizzle with sesame oil.

Sesame Spinach with Ginger and Garlic image

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
6 ounces trimmed fresh spinach (about 12 cups)

Steps:

Mince garlic and in a small dry skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. In a heavy 6-quart kettle heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook garlic and gingerroot, stirring, 30 seconds, or until fragrant and golden. Add spinach by handfuls, stirring, and cook until just wilted.
Serve spinach sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Catfish Roasted With Sesame Seeds, Basil, Garlic and Spinach image

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pieces 4 to 6-ounce U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets, 1/2 inch thick
5 ounces washed spinach, coarse stems removed, chopped
2 cloves medium cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoon brown mustard
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or parsley
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup white or black sesame seeds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°F. Place catfish fillets on an oiled baking pan. Tuck a handful of spinach under each fillet. Fold under about 2 inches of the thin end of each fillet to enclose spinach at one end.
In a small bowl, whisk together basil or parsley, garlic, mustard, oils, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Spread mixture over catfish. Sprinkle heavily with sesame seeds and lightly with cayenne pepper. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Makes 4 servings

SPINACH WITH SESAME AND GARLIC image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 Tbsp dark sesame oil
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 lb fresh spinach, large stems removed, roughly chopped
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
Salt to taste
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

Put 2 Tbsp of the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat; a minute later add the garlic. As soon as the garlic begins to sizzle, add the spinach and cook, stirring occassionally, until it is completely wilted. Turn heat to low. Stir in the sugar and soy sauce and cook for a few more moments. Turn off the heat; add salt to taste. Serve hot, warm, room temperature, or cold, drizzled with the remaining sesame oil and sprinkled with sesame seeds. * To toast sesame seeds, heat a stick-free skillet on medium high. Add raw sesame seeds and use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir. The seeds will make a popping noise and jump up, almost like popcorn. They will toast very quickly, so stir constantly until they begin to brown and smell like they are toasted. Remove from pan into a separate bowl as soon as they are done.