Sesame Salmon
Delight your taste buds with this Sesame Salmon recipe, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors. Tender salmon fillets are infused with a mouthwatering marinade of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and fresh ginger, then pan-seared to crispy perfection with a caramelized glaze. Toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions add the perfect finishing touch, creating a dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. This quick and versatile recipe, ready in under 30 minutes, is ideal for busy weeknights, yet elegant enough for dinner parties. Serve it with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete, restaurant-quality meal you can enjoy from the comfort of home. Your search for "easy sesame salmon recipe" or "Asian-inspired salmon dinner" ends here—this one's a keeper!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets (skin on)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 pieces Green onions (sliced thinly)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the marinade.
Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. For stronger flavor, marinate up to 1 hour.
While the salmon is marinating, toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant (about 2-3 minutes). Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the salmon fillets from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off, and sear them in the hot skillet, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.
While the salmon is cooking, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer it for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and drizzle the reduced marinade over the top.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Serve the sesame salmon with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.5 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2400 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.9 mcg | 75% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 760 mg | 16% | |
*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.
