Sesame Seared Salmon
Sesame Seared Salmon 👌🏻 this has EVERYTHING you could ask for…umami, sweetness, acid, creaminess, texture contrasts etc…
Ingredients
- 6 oz salmon I used sushi grade
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp gochugaru
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 orange
- 1 tsp ginger fresh
- 4 scallions finely chopped
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil plus more for searing
- Olive oil
- 2 persian cucumbers thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp japanese mayo
- 1 tsp white miso
- Squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Combine the sesame seeds, gochugaru and pinch of salt. Crust the salmon with it, pressing them into the fish really well. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes
- Preheat a pan on high for 2-3 min. Add in olive oil and sesame oil. Sear the fish 10-15 sec per side MAX. I did 10. Let it rest
- Mix the scallions, tamari, rice vinegar, tsp sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger and orange (juice)
- Mix together mayo, miso and squeeze of lemon
- Assemble the cucumbers on a plate & drizzle the mayo
- Slice the salmon against the grain with a sharp knife and very carefully
- Place the salmon over the cucumber and add all of the sauce on top
Nutrition
Calories: 466kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 1269mg, Potassium: 888mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 790IU, Vitamin C: 41mg, Calcium: 338mg, Iron: 6mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.