Description
A delightful dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated in nutty toasted sesame seeds, enhanced with soy sauce and sesame oil, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh Salmon Fillets
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Soy Sauce
- Sesame Oil
- Fresh Garlic
- Fresh Ginger
- Green Onions
- Optional Vegetables (Broccoli, Snap Peas, Bell Peppers)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger. Marinate salmon for at least 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Heat the Pan: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the Salmon: Remove excess marinade and place fillets skin-side down. Sear for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Add Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salmon in the last minute, pressing down gently.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and offer extra soy sauce on the side.
Notes
For a sweet finish, consider glazing the salmon with a pinch of honey during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, sesame seeds, healthy dinner, family recipe, Asian cuisine