Sesame Salmon

Sesame salmon combines the tangy flavors of sesame oil with the sweetness of mirin in a sauce that’s perfect for spooning over cooked salmon.

We always have one week out of the month that we do “pantry week” at our house. That means we only make meals based on what we have on hand without getting any new groceries. It’s a great way to use up foods and prevent them from going to waste.

Our last “pantry week” included a few things we had in the refrigerator and freezer. I had mirin from a client recipe and I wanted to use some of that. We also had plenty of salmon in the freezer, and green onions that needed to be used. Put that all together with a few other staples we keep on hand and we had sesame salmon!

Sesame Salmon Step by Step

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound salmon, skin-on, cut into 4-5 portions
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 green onions
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp mirin

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350F. Sprinkle the salmon with salt.

Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon, skin-side up, in the oil and cook for about 3-5 minutes.

Meanwhile, finely chop the whites of the green onion and slice the green parts.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk the green onion whites, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, sesame seeds, honey, and mirin.

Carefully flip the salmon and spoon the sauce over the fillets.

Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for about 3-5 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork. I like using my cast-iron skillet for meals like this since I know it can withstand the heat of the oven without a problem.

Garnish the salmon with the sliced green onion and more sesame seeds. We served this with a side of rice.

Leftovers

As with most seafood recipes, I am not a fan of reheated leftovers. The fish tends to get a strange texture or gets overcooked when reheated. If you want to save any leftover sesame salmon, I suggest storing it in the refrigerator and eating the next day. Reheat in a skillet on low heat or in the oven until just warmed through.

Recipe

Sesame Salmon

Sesame salmon combines the tangy flavors of sesame oil with the sweetness of mirin in a sauce that's perfect for spooning over cooked salmon.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Course:

Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

salmon

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sesame seeds

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soy sauce

Dietary Needs:

Dairy-Free

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Egg-Free

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Nut-Free

Meat:

Seafood

Cooking Method:

One-Pan Meals

Servings: 2

5 from 10 votes

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound salmon (skin-on, cut into 4-5 portions)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 green onions
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp mirin

Recommended Equipment

• Cast Iron Skillet
• Mixing Bowls – Stainless Steel
• Whisk – Wire

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350F
• Sprinkle the salmon with salt
• Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
• Place the salmon, skin-side up, in the oil and cook for about 3-5 minutes
• Meanwhile, finely chop the whites of the green onion and slice the green parts
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk the green onion whites, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, sesame seeds, honey, and mirin
• Carefully flip the salmon and spoon the sauce over the fillets
• Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for about 3-5 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork
• Garnish the salmon with the sliced green onion and more sesame seeds

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Nutrition Facts

Sesame Salmon

Amount Per Serving (4 pieces)

Calories 307 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Polyunsaturated Fat 7g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 62mg21%

Sodium 1242mg52%

Potassium 749mg21%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 292IU6%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 89mg9%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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