Description

This Sesame Grilled Salmon is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender salmon fillets marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled to perfection and topped with sesame seeds. Serve with grilled veggies or wild rice for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

¼ cup light soy sauce

1 ½ tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 clove garlic, minced

1 pound salmon fillets

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

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Instructions

Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic in a bowl until the marinade is well mixed. Set aside ¼ of the marinade.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over the fish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the salmon from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and place it skin-side up into the hot oil. Cook for 4 minutes. Discard the unused marinade from the dish.
Flip the salmon fillets over and drizzle the reserved marinade over them. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Continue cooking until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 5 to 7 minutes. Flip the salmon once more, remove the skin, and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

For a spicy variation, add a dash of red pepper flakes or sriracha to the marinade.

Grill the salmon on an outdoor grill for a smoky flavor instead of pan-frying.

Add a squeeze of fresh lemon or orange juice to the marinade for a citrusy boost.

Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.

For a vegetarian version, replace salmon with tofu or another plant-based protein and marinate in the same sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling, Pan-frying
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 320
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 75mg