Orange Sesame Marinade Recipes

ORANGE-SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in a small zip lock bag. Add chicken and marinate for 15-20 min.
• Combine sauce ingredients in a measuring cup. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan on medium-high heat and add chicken, discarding marinade. Sauté 2-3 minutes per side.
• Reduce temperature, add sauce & cook 2-3 minutes until thick.
• Stir in 1/2 tsp. sesame oil (and toasted sesame seeds if you like).
• Serve over rice. A side of steamed broccoli goes really well.

ORANGE-GINGER SESAME SAUCE

Steps:

• In a sauce pan combine sugar, vinegar, garlic and ginger.
• Cook on low. heat for eight minutes or until caramelized.
• Add all the other items, bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Note: I had to add about 1 tblspn corn starch to thicken sauce for my liking.

SESAME ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a large bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, marmalade, orange juice, soy sauce, ginger and pepper flakes. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Before sprinkling with sesame seeds, cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

SESAME-ORANGE BEEF

Steps:

• To make the marinade, combine 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch and soy sauce in a bowl and mix well. Add the beef and stir to coat evenly. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• To make the sauce, combine the orange juice, oyster sauce, honey and remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch in a small bowl and stir until honey dissolves. Set aside.
• In a small frying pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat, shaking the pan frequently, until lightly colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately pour onto a plate to cool.
• Place a stir-fry pan over high heat until hot. Add the oil, swirling to coat on all sides. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add the beef and stir-fry until caramelized on the edges and still slightly pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sauce and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens slightly, about 20 seconds. Stir in the orange segments and pineapple chunks and cook for 30 seconds to heat through.
• Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.

HONEY-ORANGE MARINATED SALMON

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning several times., Line an 8-in. square baking dish with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray. Drain and discard marinade. Place salmon in prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

SESAME-CRUSTED SALMON WITH ORANGE-MISO SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. Season orange-miso sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Line large baking sheet with foil. Place salmon and vegetable oil in large bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Place sesame seeds on small plate. Coat 1 surface of each salmon piece with sesame seeds. Arrange salmon, sesame-coated side up, in single layer on prepared baking sheet. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake salmon uncovered until just cooked through, about 5 minutes; transfer to platter. Skewer each piece with toothpick. Serve warm, passing orange-miso sauce.
• *Available at Japanese markets and natural foods stores and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

ORANGE SESAME MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together. Marinate in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.