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Japanese Spinach with Sweet Sesame Seeds

Japanese Spinach with Sweet Sesame Seeds

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the spinach 3 to 4 cups at a time. Cook and stir to wilt, then add more spinach.
  2. 2 Grind the sesame seeds into fine crumbs using a mortar and pestle. When spinach is wilted, move it to the sides of the pan and sprinkle sugar in the center. When the sugar melts, stir in the spinach to coat.
  3. 3 Transfer spinach to a serving plate and sprinkle ground sesame seeds on top.

By Bitchin Kitchen

Grilled Shishito Peppers with Soy Aioli

Grilled Shishito Peppers with Soy Aioli

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add shishito peppers and toss to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic together in a small bowl. Refrigerate aioli until ready to use.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Toss shishito peppers in the marinade and transfer to a grill basket. Cook for 5 minutes, flipping peppers with tongs every 1 to 2 minutes to get an even char. Serve with aioli for dipping.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Grilled Soy-Sesame Asparagus

Grilled Soy-Sesame Asparagus

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for high heat.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.

By Sue Lau

Asparagus With Toasted Seeds

Asparagus With Toasted Seeds

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus in microwave-proof dish and add 2 tablespoons water. Cook on high until tender, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and cook for 1 minute, tossing to coat with the oil. Add pumpkin and sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute.

By Bren

Sesame Crusted Mahi Mahi II

Sesame Crusted Mahi Mahi II

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. 2 Pat mahi mahi dry with paper towels. Drizzle with sesame oil, and season with garlic pepper. Press grated ginger and toasted sesame seeds onto both sides of the fish to coat. Place fish on the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Melissa Goff

Garlic-Sautéed Asparagus

Garlic-Sautéed Asparagus

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and decrease the heat to medium. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus, soy sauce, and water to garlic; cook and stir until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Cover the wok and cook until asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes more.

By naturalbornhealer

Air Fryer Tofu

Air Fryer Tofu

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tofu onto a plate lined with several paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and another plate. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top and press tofu for 30 minutes; drain and discard any accumulated liquid and cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. 2 Combine soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl; mix well. Add tofu cubes and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  4. 4 Place tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. 5 Air fry for 5 minutes without shaking the fryer. Continue air frying, shaking occasionally, until browned, about 10 more minutes.

By Bren

Asparagus and Cashews

Asparagus and Cashews

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok over low to medium heat. Add ginger and stir-fry until slightly brown. Add asparagus and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cashews and soy sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green.

By Shelly Domke

Teri Tips

Teri Tips

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a shallow dish to make the marinade. Add meat, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  2. 2 Place a large skillet over medium high heat, and cook meat until done.
  3. 3 Pour the marinade into a medium saucepan, and place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Add cooked meat, green onions, and wine to the boiling marinade. Transfer the entire contents of the saucepan to a large bowl, and serve hot.

By Tali

Stuffed Cod Wrapped in Bacon

Stuffed Cod Wrapped in Bacon

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Soak some toothpicks in water while the grill heats up.
  2. 2 Spread a thin layer of sesame oil and chili sauce onto one side of each fish fillet. At one end, place some of the leek and a couple of mushrooms. Roll towards the other end. Wrap each roll with a slice of bacon, and secure with two toothpicks.
  3. 3 Place on the preheated grill, and cook covered for 5 minutes. Be careful of flare-ups from the bacon grease. Turn over, and cook for 5 more minutes, until bacon is crisp and fish flakes easily.

By BRADYSMOM17

Ginger-Soy Baked Salmon

Ginger-Soy Baked Salmon

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl.
  2. 2 Add soy sauce, rice wine, rice vinegar, ginger, and wasabi paste to the garlic-sesame oil mixture; whisk to combine. Add salmon fillets and turn to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Remove fillets from the marinade, shake off excess, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Discard the remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By GODBLESSAVANESSA

Easy Ginger-Scallion Ramen Noodles

Easy Ginger-Scallion Ramen Noodles

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine scallions, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar in a bowl. Stir until combined and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and boil for 3 minutes. Turn heat off and let sit for 1 minute.
  3. 3 Drain noodles and transfer to a large bowl. Add reserved sauce mixture and toss to coat.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans

Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the green beans in a large saucepan or pot with one inch of water. You may place them in a steamer insert if you have one. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes, they should still be firm and bright green.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and sugar; set aside.
  3. 3 Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until starting to brown. Add the green beans and stir to coat with the oil. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and simmer for a couple of minutes uncovered to reduce the sauce. Transfer the beans to a serving dish and pour the sauce over them.

By Pam Buffel

Rice Paper Fake Bacon

Rice Paper Fake Bacon

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
6 min
Total
21 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, miso, liquid smoke, paprika, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl.
  3. 3 Stack 2 pieces of rice paper and soak them in a bowl of cold water until slightly soft and pliable, about 30 seconds. Cut the hydrated rice paper into strips using a pizza cutter. Dip each strip in the soy mixture and place on a sheet of parchment paper. Carefully lay the parchment paper directly on the oven rack.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until strips are dry, 6 to 8 minutes.

By MyNutriCounter

Quick-Seared Garlic-Ginger Jalapenos

Quick-Seared Garlic-Ginger Jalapenos

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and pour in toasted sesame oil. Immediately add green onion, jalapeno, and ginger; be careful of the fumes. Stir-fry for 20 to 30 seconds. Add garlic and sesame seeds and stir-fry until there is some char and the jalapeno slices are slightly wilted, 20 to 30 seconds more. Transfer to a heat-safe serving dish.

By Jonathan

Japanese-Style Sesame Green Beans

Japanese-Style Sesame Green Beans

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Warm a large skillet or wok over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, pour in canola and sesame oils, then place whole green beans into the skillet. Stir the beans to coat with oil. Cook until the beans are bright green and slightly browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce; cover, and let sit about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

By Cooking_Muse

Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus

Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lightly cook the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water until the asparagus is cool; drain and pat dry.
  2. 2 Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a dish and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and cook until the ginger is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; toss with the sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.

By Rhonda Holtz Hill

Edamame-Stuffed Wontons

Edamame-Stuffed Wontons

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the sesame and canola oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for 10 seconds until fragrant. Add the frozen edamame, and cook until they are tender and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Once browned, remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Once the edamame have cooled slightly, place them into a blender along with the green onion, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce. Cover, and puree until smooth.
  4. 4 To make the wontons: Separate and place the wonton wrappers onto your work surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the edamame filling onto the center of each wrapper. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten the edges of the wonton wrappers with water. Fold one corner of the wrapper over the filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press the edges together to seal. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with the salt.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the triangles are crisp and golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.

By Jacki Young

Spicy Sesame-Garlic Ramen Noodles

Spicy Sesame-Garlic Ramen Noodles

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large skillet. Add ramen noodles and boil for 2 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander and wipe out the skillet.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk sambal oelek, garlic, and ginger paste together.
  3. 3 Add sesame oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Add drained noodles and cook until slightly crispy, about 3 minutes. Add sambal oelek mixture. Cook for 3 minutes more using chopsticks to toss the noodles in the sauce.
  4. 4 Divide mixture between 2 serving bowls and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

By Soup Loving Nicole

CAMPBELL'S® One-Pan Chicken Fried Rice

CAMPBELL'S® One-Pan Chicken Fried Rice

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
24 min
Total
29 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken 6 minutes, or until browned. Add light parts of onions, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Add broth and rice; cover with tightly fitting lid. Cook over medium-low heat 15 minutes or until rice is tender and all of the broth has been absorbed, adding broccoli and peas in last 3 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Let stand, covered, 2 minutes. Remove lid; fluff with fork and sprinkle with green parts of onions.

By Campbell's Canada

Amazing Brussels Sprouts

Amazing Brussels Sprouts

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, paprika, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts to garlic; sprinkle with pepper. Arrange Brussels sprouts cut-side down and brush about 1/3 the teriyaki mixture over sprouts. Cook and stir Brussels sprouts, brushing with teriyaki sauce 2 more times, until Brussels sprouts are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

By cduszak

Kalbi Ribs

Kalbi Ribs

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk water, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add beef short ribs and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove short ribs from marinade, allowing excess to drip off; discard remaining marinade.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill until evenly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By DeenaMae

Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry

Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add riced cauliflower medley and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and cook for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Move cauliflower mixture to one side of the skillet and pour beaten eggs into the other side. Cook and stir until eggs are scrambled, about 3 minutes. Mix together eggs and cauliflower mixture and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

By Jenny Franken Duffy

Orange Glazed Swordfish

Orange Glazed Swordfish

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a non-reactive shallow dish, combine the swordfish with the orange juice, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Prepare an outside grill with an oiled rack set 6 inches above the heat source.
  3. 3 Drain and reserve the marinade. Grill the swordfish for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the swordfish is opaque in the center.
  4. 4 In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch with the water. Place the reserved marinade in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch sauce to the marinade and cook 1 minute until thickened. Serve the orange sauce with the swordfish.

By Robyn Webb

Glazed Carrots Asian Style

Glazed Carrots Asian Style

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to boil; add carrots and parboil for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 In a large glass dish, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and five-spice powder; add carrots and marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches from the heat source. Using an oiled wire-hinged vegetable basket or just directly on the rack (whichever you find easier), grill carrots, turning constantly for a total of 10 minutes, until slightly charred.

By Robyn Webb

Enoki Mushrooms

Enoki Mushrooms

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the bottom 2 inches off enoki mushrooms and discard. Separate mushroom strands gently.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a medium-sized nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until they begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and ginger; toss to coat. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more.

By Bren

Sesame Grilled Salmon

Sesame Grilled Salmon

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl until marinade is evenly mixed. Set aside 1/4 of the marinade.
  2. 2 Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish; pour the remaining marinade over the salmon. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Remove salmon from marinade, shaking to remove excess marinade, and place, skin-side up, into the hot oil; cook for 4 minutes. Discard unused marinade in the shallow dish. Flip salmon and drizzle the reserved marinade over salmon; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  5. 5 Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip salmon, remove skin, and cook 1 minute more.

By Emily

Easy Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Easy Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and sesame oil together in a bowl
  3. 3 Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to overnight, turning every so often.
  4. 4 When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard any remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Cook chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By prissycat