Description
A delicious salmon dish with a savory-sweet marinade and a crunchy sesame seed topping, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted and raw)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp grapeseed or sesame oil
- 2 green onions or chives, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat grapeseed or sesame oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the Salmon: Remove salmon from marinade, sprinkle sesame seeds on the top and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the fillets, add remaining marinade, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with both toasted and raw sesame seeds.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer salmon to a platter and sprinkle with sliced green onions or chives. Serve hot over steamed rice or vegetables.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute salmon with tofu. Ensure the skillet is hot enough for a crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, sesame seeds, family recipe, quick meals, seafood