Recipe from Ask Chef Tony

Designed for pan frying

Pan-Seared Asian Butterfish Blast

Name: Pan-Seared Asian Butterfish Blast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) sablefish fillets, skin-on; 2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or grapeseed); 2 tbsp Salted Perfection Sweet Ginger Finishing Salt; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias

This sablefish is absolute velvet! We're hitting it with high heat for a skin-crackling finish!

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Prep 10 min

Cook 8 min

Total time 18 min

Serves 4

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Ingredients

Servings (original: 4)

2 4 6 8

4 (6-ounce) sablefish fillets, skin-on
2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or grapeseed)
2 tbsp Salted Perfection Sweet Ginger Finishing Salt
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias

Allergen check: Soy recognized in these ingredients. Check package labels and substitutions.

Step by step

Pat those fillets bone-dry with paper towels! Moisture is the enemy of the crunch! Get them dry!
Heat your heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it's shimmering! Add the oil!
Lay the fish in the pan skin-side down! Use a spatula to press them flat for 30 seconds! No curling allowed!
Sear undisturbed for 5 minutes! We want that skin shatter-crisp and golden!
Carefully flip the fillets! Lower the heat to medium!
Toss in the ginger and garlic! Let them sizzle for 30 seconds until the aroma hits the ceiling!
Pour in the soy sauce and mirin! Spoon that bubbling glaze over the fish for 2 more minutes!
Remove from heat immediately! Sprinkle that Salted Perfection Sweet Ginger Finishing Salt over every fillet for a massive flavor pop!
Garnish with scallions and serve it while it's hot! You crushed this! DUNZO!

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Timing

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes

Yield & storage

Original yield

4 fillets

Storage

Best enjoyed immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

From Tony’s kitchen

This sablefish is absolute velvet! We're hitting it with high heat for a skin-crackling finish! It’s buttery, it’s bold, and it’s gonna blow your mind! You’re the captain of this kitchen! Let's get it!

Regional Influences

Asian

Nutrition • per serving

Ingredient notes

Ingredients & allergen check

Major-allergen signals: Soy

Recipe ingredients

Sablefish fillets, skin-on
neutral oil (avocado or grapeseed)
Salted Perfection Sweet Ginger Finishing Salt
soy sauce
mirin
fresh ginger
garlic
scallions

Sweet Ginger blend: Sea salt, Ginger

Check every package label. Brands, substitutions, shared equipment, and cross-contact can change allergen exposure.

Questions

Can I substitute a different Salted Perfection blend?

Yes. Choose a blend that fits the flavor direction and adjust to taste.

Do I need the exact Salted Perfection product listed?

No. The blend is an optional upgrade; the recipe is designed to work without it.

What does the featured blend add?

It adds Sweet Ginger’s signature flavor profile and helps the dish come together quickly with confident seasoning. See Sweet Ginger