Sesame Crusted Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
598 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Sesame Crusted Salmon
Description
This recipe uses skinless, boneless salmon fillets coated in white sesame seeds to create a nutty, crisp exterior. The fillets are seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then baked and quickly broiled to achieve a slightly golden crust without drying out the fish. The accompaniments include soba noodles cooked with baby bok choy, providing a fresh, earthy note and textural contrast.
The Asian dressing combines light soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic, sugar, and vegetable oil to offer a balanced blend of salty, sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors that complement the sesame crust and salmon’s natural richness. The dish is served garnished with scallions or shallots for a mild onion note.
Cooking salmon this way keeps it tender and moist with a delicate flaky texture. The sesame seed coating adds crispness and a toasted flavor. Serving it with soba noodles and greens makes for a complete, satisfying meal. The dressing ties all components together with bright, savory notes. The recipe includes tips on ingredient substitutions and variations for the dressing and greens.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets Note 1, skinless, boneless, 150-200g/5-7 oz, or trout fillets
- salt
- black pepper
- 75g/ 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
- 4 tsp vegetable oil or other neutral oil, not olive oil, or canola oil
- shallots optional garnish, or scallions, sliced
Soba and greens:
- 250 g / 8 oz dried soba noodles (Note 2)
- 2 baby bok choy or other greens of choice (Note 3, bunches
Asian Dressing:
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce , light or ordinary (Note 4)
- 2 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil or other neutral oil, not olive, or canola oil
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar (Note 2)
- 1 tbsp mirin (Note 2)
- 2 tsp sugar (any, I use white)
- 2 tsp ginger minced, fresh
- 1 clove garlic , minced
Instructions
- Take salmon out of fridge 20 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat oven to 220C/430F (standard) or 200C/390F (fan). Place shelf about 20cm/8" from the broiler heat source at the top of the oven.
- Sprinkle both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Place sesame in shallow dish. Press salmon into sesame seeds to coat on all sides. Place on tray.
- Drizzle top with oil.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Flick to broiler on high - broil / grill for 3 minutes until the top is a bit golden (or bake for 5 minutes, but won't be as golden). (Note 5)
- Remove from oven, rest 3 minutes. Serve with soba and greens, garnished with scallions (optional) and drizzled with Dressing.
Soba and greens:
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
- Cook soba per packet directions. Add greens for the last 1 minute of cooking.
- Drain then divide between bowls.
Dressing:
- Place ingredients in jar and shake. Set aside for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry if very wet before coating with sesame seeds for better adhesion and crust formation.
- Mirin adds sweetness and depth; substitute with cider vinegar and extra sugar if avoiding alcohol.
- Use any preferred greens for the soba noodles; adjust quantity based on serving size.
- To check doneness, pry open the thickest part of the salmon to ensure it is cooked to your liking.
- Cooking with this method yields tender, juicy salmon with a crisp sesame crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 347g | |
| Calories | 598cal | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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