LACQUERED SWORDFISH WITH GREEN ONIONS

Lacquered Swordfish With Green Onions image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely slivered
2 large bunches green onions (white and 3 inches green part only), halved crosswise and quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 1-inch-thick swordfish steaks
1 to 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup soy sauce

Steps:

To make the onions, stir the sesame seeds in a heavy small dry skillet over medium heat until brown. Place in a small dish and set aside. Heat the peanut and sesame oils with the ginger in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green onions and stir-fry until almost tender, about 1 minute. Add the water and soy sauce and stir-fry until tender, but still crunchy, about 1 minute more.
To make the swordfish, mix the sugar and pepper in a large soup plate. Dip one side of each steak in the mixture. Heat the oil in 1 very large or 2 smaller nonstick skillets over medium-high heat (you will need more oil if using 2 skillets). Add the swordfish, coated side down, and cook until the bottom is browned and caramelized, about 3 minutes. Pour the soy sauce in the skillet(s), cover and cook until the fish is glazed and just opaque throughout, about 1 to 2 minutes.
If necessary, rewarm the onions by stirring over medium-high heat. Place 1 swordfish steak on each of 4 plates, top with the onions and sprinkle with the reserved sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 378, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1144 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams