Description
A delightful dish that combines rich, buttery salmon with nutty toasted sesame seeds, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons white and black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or skillet over medium heat.
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle oil into the skillet; once it shimmers, add the salmon skin-side down.
- Sear for about 3-4 minutes until the skin gets crispy.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salmon, pressing gently to adhere.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until it flakes easily.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and minced garlic, then drizzle over the cooked salmon.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top before serving.
- Pair with steamed broccoli or rice.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to substitute salmon with other fish like trout or tilapia. Serve with rice or sautéed greens for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Broiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Salmon, Sesame, Fish Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Quick Meal, Family Favorite, Japanese Cuisine