Sesame Salmon Fillets and Bok Choy
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Sesame Salmon Fillets and Bok Choy recipe, where crispy seared salmon meets tender, charred bok choy in a luscious sesame-soy glaze. This easy yet impressive dish combines the richness of pan-seared salmon with the nutty aroma of toasted sesame oil, the sweetness of honey, and the zesty kick of garlic and ginger. Perfect for a healthy and quick meal, it’s ready in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy nights. The bok choy is lightly steamed and caramelized, adding a satisfying texture to this wholesome plate, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds ties everything together beautifully. Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a restaurant-quality dinner right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 4 heads bok choy
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce. Set aside.
Rinse the bok choy thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Slice each head of bok choy in half lengthwise and pat dry.
Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the salmon is cooked through but still tender. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral cooking oil. Place the bok choy cut-side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly charred. Flip the bok choy, add 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet, and cover with a lid. Let the bok choy steam for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Reduce the heat to low and return the salmon fillets to the skillet. Pour the sesame sauce over the salmon and bok choy, allowing the sauce to warm through and coat the ingredients evenly. Cook for 2 minutes, basting the salmon occasionally with the sauce.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salmon and bok choy for garnish.
Serve the sesame salmon fillets with the sautéed bok choy immediately, accompanied by rice or noodles if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.5 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 3501 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 104.3 g | 209% | |
| Vitamin D | 52.6 mcg | 263% | |
| Calcium | 693 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 4213 mg | 90% | |
*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.
