Description
This Salmon with Sesame Seeds recipe features rich, buttery salmon crusted with crunchy sesame seeds, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Sesame seeds (white or black)
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Olive oil or sesame oil
- Lemon or lime
- Chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lemon juice to make the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, letting sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, and place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the tray.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds generously over each fillet and bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Alternatively, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook salmon skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes with sesame seeds on top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with a wedge of lemon.
Notes
Fresh garlic brings the best flavor. Ensure not to overmarinate the salmon to maintain its delicate taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salmon, sesame seeds, easy dinner, family recipe, healthy meal