Pan-Seared Fish in French Au Gratin
A simple yet elegant dish featuring a delicate fish fillet, coated with a crunchy sesame crust, served with a rich and creamy French au gratin sauce.
Ingredients
- ●4 servings Fish filletAny mild-flavored fish works well, such as cod or tilapia
- ●1/4 cup Sesame seedsFor crust topping
- ●1 cup, cubed French breadFor au gratin sauce
- ●2 tbsp Mellow butterFor sauce
- ●2 cloves, minced Shattering garlicFor flavor
- ●to taste Feu saltFor seasoning
- ●1 cup Pot au feu brothFor sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Season the fish fillet with feu salt.
- 3
Mix sesame seeds and a pinch of feu salt for the crust topping.
- 4
Dredge the fish fillet in the sesame crust, pressing gently to adhere.
- 5
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mellow butter and cook until melted.
- 6
Sear the fish fillet for 2-3 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- 7
Transfer the fish to a baking dish and top with cubed French bread.
- 8
Pour in the pot au feu broth and dot the top with mellow butter.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- 10
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or thyme if desired.