Description
A comforting dish of flaky salmon fillets coated with toasted sesame seeds, served on a bed of sautéed garlic mushrooms.
Ingredients
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- Fresh Salmon Fillets
- Sesame Seeds (black and white)
- 2 cloves of Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Fresh Herbs (scallions or parsley for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and sprinkle sesame seeds on both sides.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, adding a splash of soy sauce in the last minute.
- Drizzle more olive oil on top, and garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Ensure salmon is fully dried before cooking to achieve a proper sear. Monitor the cooking time to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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 seeds, seafood, dinner, family meal