Sea Bream with Sesame Miso Dressing
Madai (red sea bream) in Japan is a fish usually eaten to celebrate something! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary or just general good health, the versatile madai is an excellent ingredient to wow your guests (and your palate!).
Servings
2~4
Prep Time:
15 min.
Ready:
Immediately
Good For:
Appetizers
Introduction
Sea Bream with Sesame Miso Dressing
Red sea bream is a white fish with a simple flavor and a subtle umami that really comes alive when paired with the right ingredients! It’s low fat, high protein and easily digestible. It’s great for meals after intense workouts because it contains creatine that boosts metabolism, asparagine acid that helps you recover from fatigue and leucine which aids insulin production and strengthens muscles.
My favorite way to eat it is below – sashimi style with a fusion of olive oil, sesame paste and miso, which really brings out the flavors of the fish and balances each other out! Perfect for light summer lunches and appetizers!
Ingredients
- Red sea bream, fresh and ready for sashimi consumption
- Miso paste, 1 tbsp.
- Sesame paste or tahini, 1 tbsp.
- Water, 1 tsp.
- Scallion, chopped
- Olive oil
Mix the miso, sesame paste and water until it has a dressing-like consistency and pour over the raw fish (good for usually 10 slices or so).
Sprinkle chopped scallions over and for a finishing touch, dribble some olive oil.
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