Go Back
–+ servings
Sesame salmon with white rice on a round white place with a white and grey towel all on a grey surface
Print

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.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword salmon, sesame seeds, soy sauce
Dietary Needs Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free
Meat Seafood
Cooking Method One-Pan Meals
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 307kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

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

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

Nutrition

Serving: 4pieces | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1242mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg