Furikake Salmon
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
212 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Furikake Salmon
Description
This recipe combines skinless salmon fillets with a glaze blending mayonnaise, wasabi, and soy sauce. The creamy and spicy topping enhances the fish's natural richness. Sprinkling furikake — a Japanese seasoning blend typically containing seaweed, sesame seeds, and dried fish flakes — adds texture and a savory depth.
The salmon is baked or air-fried at 400ºF/200ºC for 6-10 minutes depending on thickness, cooking the fish through while crisping the topping. The gentle mayo also acts as a protective layer to keep the salmon moist. This quick method yields tender, flaky salmon with an umami-packed crust.
Serving suggestions include steamed rice or vegetables. The recipe calls for full-fat mayonnaise, with kewpie mayo preferred, to ensure proper cooking texture without drying out.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon skinless (see note 1, fillets
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (see note 2)
- 1 teaspoon wasabi
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons furikake
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400ºF/200ºC
Prepare the salmon
- Let the salmon come to room temperature while the oven heats up.1 lb / 450 g salmon fillets
- Mix the mayonnaise, wasabi, and soy in a small bowl.2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon wasabi½ teaspoon soy sauce
- Spread the mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Sprinkle the furikake over the salmon.3 tablespoons Furikake
To cook in the oven.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and cook in the middle of the oven for 6-8 minutes if you have 4 thin fillets or 8-10 minutes if you have 2 thick fillets.
To cook in the air fryer.
- Line the air fryer basket with a square of parchment paper or a store-bought liner.
- Place the salmon fillets in the basket with space between them. Cook for 6-8 minutes if you have 4 thin fillets or 8-10 minutes if you have 2 thick fillets.
Notes
- Use one pound of salmon, either 4 thin fillets or 2 thick pieces for cooking time adjustment.
- Full-fat mayonnaise like kewpie is recommended for best texture and flavor.
- Avoid low-fat or fat-reduced mayo as they do not render the proper texture when cooked.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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