Description
A delightful and simple dish featuring fresh salmon coated with toasted sesame seeds, drizzled with soy sauce for added umami.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the sesame seeds and toast until golden, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Remove the toasted seeds and set aside. In the same skillet, add vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- In the last minute, drizzle the fillets with soy sauce and half the toasted sesame seeds, letting them warm through.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and top with the remaining sesame seeds and freshly chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
For a different twist, substitute salmon with trout or chicken. Serve with sautéed garlic greens or over a bed of rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salmon, sesame seeds, easy recipe, healthy meal, family favorite