Description
This Grilled Sesame Salmon is a quick and easy recipe that elevates simple ingredients into a delightful meal. The soy sauce, honey, and ginger marinade brings a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, enhanced by the aromatic touch of garlic. Each fillet is tender, juicy, and slightly crispy on the outside, with a sprinkle of sesame seeds adding a light, nutty crunch.
Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners, this dish not only tastes incredible but is also packed with omega-3 fatty acids and healthy proteins. Pair it with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad, and you have a wholesome, satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes. This sesame-marinated salmon is bound to become a go-to in your dinner rotation!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic to create the marinade. Set aside 1/4 of the marinade for later use.
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish, then pour the remaining marinade over them. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade, letting excess marinade drip off, and place the fillets skin-side up in the hot oil. Cook for approximately 4 minutes, discarding any unused marinade in the dish.
- Flip the salmon fillets, drizzle with the reserved marinade, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Continue cooking until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Flip the fillets one more time, remove the skin, and cook for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes