Pan-Roasted Sesame Salmon

The sesame seeds in the sweet sauce atop this salmon add nutty flavor and a little texture. Finishing the salmon in the oven turns the sauce into a thick, caramelized glaze.

Pan-Roasted Sesame Salmon
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 scallions, whites and greens separated

  • 1 clove garlic, grated

  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish, toasted

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon mirin

  • 1 ¼ pounds skin-on salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Finely chop scallion whites and place in a small bowl (chop and reserve greens for garnish). Add garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, honey and mirin and stir to combine.

  3. Pat salmon dry and sprinkle with salt. Heat canola (or grapeseed) oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, skin-side up, and cook until the underside is browned and releases easily from the pan, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the salmon and spoon the sauce over the top.

  4. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the salmon with scallion greens and more sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265 Calories
13g Fat
6g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 29g 58%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Vitamin A 354IU 7%
Sodium 561mg 24%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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