On the stove, seared sesame salmon
As I mentioned in my previous post, some years ago (January 2013) I prepared a sesame salmon dish but, on the stove, instead of in the oven. Seared sesame salmon with pak choi instead of roasted. In this recipe the sesame seeds are toasted during the fry together with the salmon.
Sesame seeds, originally from India, are tiny, oil-rich seeds that grow in pods on the sesame plant. You will find that these seeds have been used for thousands of years in various cuisines and medicines. These seeds are rich in several nutrients, such as fiber, protein, B vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They may help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation, as well as support bone, thyroid, and immune health.
Salmon has several health benefits. It is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. A popular fatty fish that is not only loaded with nutrients but also may reduce certain risk factors for several diseases. What’s more, it’s tasty, versatile, and widely available. The nutritional value of salmon can vary slightly among the varieties. For example, farmed salmon contains slightly more healthy fats and calories, whereas wild-caught salmon is a bit higher in protein.
Ingredients seared sesame salmon (serves 4)
2.5 cm piece fresh ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
4 skinless salmon fillets
2 tbsp sesame seeds
lime wedges, to serve
Stir-fry
2 small pak choi
1 bunch spring onions
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tsp sesame oil
salt and pepper
Side to your seared sesame salmon
Wild rice
Preparation
- Peel and finely grate the ginger and mix with the soy sauce and sesame oil in a shallow dish.
- Add the salmon fillets, turning to coat evenly on both sides.
- Sprinkle the salmon on one side with half the sesame seeds, then turn and sprinkle the other side with the remaining sesame seeds.
- Cut the pak choi lengthways into quarters.
- Cut the spring onions into thick diagonal slices.
- Preheat a heavy-based frying pan. Add the salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the sunflower and sesame oils in a wok, add the pak choi and spring onions and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide the vegetables between warmed serving plates and place the salmon on top.
Tips for your seared sesame salmon
Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over.
Credit for this recipe I want to give to the app “The Photo Cookbook”.
Recipes that take less than half an hour to prepare