Description
A delightful dish featuring rich salmon paired with the nutty crunch of sesame seeds, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fillet salmon
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (white and/or black)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (cilantro or green onions)
- Juice of 1 lemon or lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a dry skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Pat the salmon fillet dry, then rub it with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salmon, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.
- Place the salmon in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until desired doneness.
- Drizzle with lemon or lime juice and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve with steamed rice, sautéed vegetables, or a salad.
Notes
To prevent overcooking, remove salmon from heat when it’s slightly translucent in the center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, sesame, quick dinner, healthy recipe, seafood, Asian cuisine