Salmon Fillets with Sesame Crust

Elevate your dinner game with this exquisite recipe for Salmon Fillets with Sesame Crust—a flavorful fusion of Asian-inspired ingredients that’s perfect for a quick yet elegant meal. Tender salmon fillets are enrobed in a vibrant blend of black and white sesame seeds for a crunchy, nutty crust, while a soy-ginger glaze infused with honey and rice vinegar adds a tangy-sweet richness. Pan-seared to perfection, each fillet achieves a golden sesame topping that complements the moist, flaky interior. Finished with fresh scallions and served alongside zesty lemon wedges, this dish is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet experience. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is both simple and sophisticated, making it a go-to option for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (white)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (black)
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 stalks Scallions (sliced, for garnish)
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to prepare the glaze. Set aside.

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season them on both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

In a shallow dish, combine the white and black sesame seeds. Press the top side of each salmon fillet into the sesame seed mixture to coat it evenly.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Place the fillets in the skillet, sesame seed side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the seeds are golden brown and the salmon is partially cooked through.

Step 6

Carefully flip the fillets and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.

Step 7

Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, pour in the soy-ginger glaze mixture and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 8

Drizzle the glaze over the sesame-crusted salmon fillets.

Step 9

Garnish with sliced scallions and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(771.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1545.1

Total Fat 100.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 3322.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 116.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 424.4mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 616.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 29.2%

Carbs: 14.2%