Sesame Swordfish

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Sesame seeds and fresh scallions complement a sauteéd swordfish steak

4 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 tablespoons sesame oil
Swordfish steaks (8 ounces each)
5 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 cup fish stock
Preheat oven to 350 F

Spread out the sesame seeds in a small baking pan Place in oven and toast the seeds until they are lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Check after 3 minutes and if the seeds are not done, shake the pan and continue to toast, watching carefully to prevent burnIng Remove from the oven and set aside. Raise the oven temp to 375 F.

Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet until very hot. Quickly sear the swordfish on both sides, 1 minute per side. Transfer the fish to a baking dish, but retain the skillet.

Pour the fish stock into the baking dish, and bake until the fish flakes slightly, 5 minutes.

Add the remaining1 tablespoon oil to the skillet, and sauté the scallions for one minute.

Serve the fish garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.