High Protein Aburi Salmon
Elevate your seafood game with this High Protein Aburi Salmon recipe, combining bold Japanese flavors with a unique culinary twist. This dish features tender salmon fillets marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar, then seared to perfection for a caramelized finish using a kitchen torch—a signature of traditional aburi-style cooking. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds, fresh scallions, and a touch of wasabi for added heat, this recipe is a protein-packed delight that’s as impressive as it is delicious. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for a quick yet gourmet weeknight dinner or a show-stopping appetizer. Keywords: High Protein Salmon, Aburi Salmon Recipe, Japanese Salmon, Seared Salmon, Healthy Salmon Dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 stalk Scallion
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Begin by preparing the marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and lightly season both sides with salt.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for 10 minutes, turning once after 5 minutes.
While the salmon is marinating, finely chop the scallion and set it aside for garnish later.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Remove the salmon from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and place skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear the salmon for about 3 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Be careful not to overcook.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and using a kitchen torch, carefully sear the top of each fillet for an “aburi” or seared effect. Move the torch in circular motions until the top is lightly charred and caramelized.
Place the salmon on a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
Serve the salmon immediately, garnished with a small dollop of wasabi paste on the side or on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.4 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 3314 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 73.5 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 37.0 mcg | 185% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1420 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
