Sesame Crusted Wild Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Sesame Crusted Wild Salmon recipe, a show-stopping dish that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. Featuring tender wild salmon fillets coated in a crispy blend of white and black sesame seeds, this recipe combines rich, nutty textures with a zesty soy-honey marinade infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and lime juice. A quick sear in a hot skillet creates a golden crust, while a few minutes in the oven ensures perfectly flaky, melt-in-your-mouth salmon every time. Ready in just 30 minutes, this delectable dish is perfect for a healthy, gourmet dinner at home. Pair it with steamed jasmine rice, a citrusy salad, or sautéed greens for a complete, restaurant-quality meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) wild salmon fillets
- 1 cup sesame seeds (white and black, mixed)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to form a marinade.
Pat the wild salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season them lightly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Brush each salmon fillet generously with the marinade, ensuring all sides are coated.
Spread the sesame seeds evenly on a large plate. Press each salmon fillet firmly into the sesame seeds on both sides, coating them completely.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the sesame-crusted salmon fillets in the skillet and sear for 2 minutes on each side, or until the sesame crust is golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve the sesame-crusted salmon immediately with your favorite sides, such as a citrusy salad, jasmine rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.7 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2398 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.8 mcg | 64% | |
| Calcium | 1129 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1278 mg | 27% | |
*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.
