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    Home » Meat » Seafood

    Pan Fried Sesame Salmon Recipe

    Published: Dec 9, 2021 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Ashley Havecker

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    Soft, flaky, and packed full of flavor- this pan-fried sesame salmon recipe is an absolute must-try if you’re looking for a quick and easy meal to whip up. 

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    • What Else Can I Add to the Sesame Salmon?
    • Tips & Tricks to Nail the Sesame Salmon Recipe
    • Sesame Salmon

    If you’re on the hunt for a quick and easy dinner recipe you can make in your kitchen with just a few ingredients, I must tell you, this is one you need to try! 

    The tenderness and juiciness of salmon and the flavor burst of the sauces and seasonings- this pan-fried sesame salmon recipe is a marriage made in heaven. 

    But before you go ahead and jump right into the recipe, here’s everything you need to know about it. 

    Sesame Salmon

    What Else Can I Add to the Sesame Salmon?

    Salmon is literally the most versatile fish that you can work with- not to mention it is also loaded with vitamin A, protein, and heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids. I’ve kept the recipe simple and minimal, but if you really want to go the extra mile, you can throw in some veggies of your choice to make it a more healthy, balanced meal. Here are a few good options you can consider. 

    • Diced bell peppers
    • Bok choy 
    • Cabbage 
    • Broccoli florets
    • Cauliflower florets 
    • Green beans 
    • Zucchini 
    • Spinach 
    • Baby corn 
    • Any Asian greens of your choice 

    Can I Try This With Another Fish?

    Salmon is the best choice for this recipe, considering how easy it is to cook, and how subtle it is in terms of flavor. However, if you want to try this exact recipe out, but with another fish, you could totally do that too. 

    Just remember that the cooking time will differ depending on the kind of fish you choose, and its thickness. Infact, considering how simple the recipe actually is, you can try this out with any other protein of your choice too. 

    Can I Bake the Salmon Instead?

    While pan-frying is a good way to get that little crisp on the salmon, you can choose to bake it instead too. Just remember to seal the salmon along with the delicious sauce in aluminum foil and then cook the fish. Then, get it out, carefully open up the foil a bit and broil the fish for a few minutes to get it to brown and caramelize a bit. 

    Cooked salmon in pan

    Tips & Tricks to Nail the Sesame Salmon Recipe

    The pan-fried sesame salmon might be incredibly easy to make, but you wouldn’t want to miss out on these little tips and tricks that make it all the better! 

    • To lend a touch of sweetness to this recipe and balance out the flavors, you can add a bit of maple syrup or honey. 
    • While this recipe needs you to pan-fry the fish first and then add in the ingredients for the sauce, you could also marinate the fish in the sauces for 20-30 minutes, and then cook them all together- if that’s what you prefer. 
    • Sealing the fish in the aluminum foil is an important step that you wouldn’t want to miss- especially with a delicate fish like the salmon. This additional effort will ensure that your fish is all nice and juicy, and all the flavors of the sauce are soaked into the fish.

    Serving Ideas & Suggestions

    You can serve the pan-fried sesame salmon as is, or team it up with some honey ginger salad or sweet and sour meatballs on the side. And of course, don’t forget to finish it all up with a nice dessert like peach upside-down cupcakes. 

    Sesame Salmon

    Soft, flaky, and packed full of flavor- this pan-fried sesame salmon recipe is an absolute must-try if you’re looking for a quick and easy meal to whip up. 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course, Meat, Seafood
    Cuisine American, Seafood
    Servings 2 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ lb salmon skin on, cut into 4-5 portions
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 4 green onions
    • 1 tbsp garlic minced
    • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
    • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 1 tsp mirin

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
    • Sprinkle the salmon with the salt.
    • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Place the salmon, skin-side up, in the oil and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
      Salmon in skillet
    • Meanwhile, finely chop the whites of the green onion and slice the green
      parts.
      Green Onions
    • In a small mixing bowl, whisk the green onion whites, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, sesame seeds, honey, and mirin.
      Ingredients
    • Carefully flip the salmon and spoon the sauce over the fillets.
    • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for about 3-5 minutes, until the fish
      flakes easily with a fork.
      Cooked salmon in pan
    • Garnish the salmon with the sliced green onion and more sesame seeds.
      Sesame Salmon
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    About Ashley Havecker

    My name is Ashley Havecker. I'm a self-taught cook with decades of experience. It's a bonding experience when family and friends can gather together for a meal. This simple yet powerful bonding is why I’ve built Saving Mealtime to make mealtime more convenient and a precious time of day.

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