Sesame Crusted Salmon: A Flavorful, Healthy Dinner Delight
A delicious and healthy sesame crusted salmon recipe that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Coat the salmon fillets with the mixture, then press the sesame seeds onto the top of each fillet.
- Place the fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sesame Crusted Salmon