Salmon Fillets with Sesame Crust
Elevate your dinner game with this exquisite recipe for Salmon Fillets with Sesame Crust—a flavorful fusion of Asian-inspired ingredients that’s perfect for a quick yet elegant meal. Tender salmon fillets are enrobed in a vibrant blend of black and white sesame seeds for a crunchy, nutty crust, while a soy-ginger glaze infused with honey and rice vinegar adds a tangy-sweet richness. Pan-seared to perfection, each fillet achieves a golden sesame topping that complements the moist, flaky interior. Finished with fresh scallions and served alongside zesty lemon wedges, this dish is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet experience. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is both simple and sophisticated, making it a go-to option for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (white)
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (black)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks Scallions (sliced, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to prepare the glaze. Set aside.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season them on both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a shallow dish, combine the white and black sesame seeds. Press the top side of each salmon fillet into the sesame seed mixture to coat it evenly.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the fillets in the skillet, sesame seed side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the seeds are golden brown and the salmon is partially cooked through.
Carefully flip the fillets and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, pour in the soy-ginger glaze mixture and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Drizzle the glaze over the sesame-crusted salmon fillets.
Garnish with sliced scallions and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.4 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3322 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 617 mg | 13% | |
*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.
