Description
A warm and inviting dish featuring tender salmon fillets topped with toasted sesame seeds, delivering a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon Fillets
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (black and white)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Rinse the salmon under cold water, pat it dry, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Toast the Sesame Seeds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes until golden. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Cook the Salmon: Add a splash of olive or sesame oil to the skillet and heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Flip the salmon and add minced garlic, sautéing for a minute. Drizzle soy sauce or tamari over the salmon.
- Finish Cooking: Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Squeeze lemon juice over before serving, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the salmon with desired sides and garnish with green onions or more sesame seeds.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Pair with seasonal vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, sesame seeds, quick meal, family favorite, healthy recipe