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Salmon With Sesame and Herbs

Savory Salmon With Sesame and Herbs for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy a delicious salmon with sesame and herbs recipe, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon (skin-on, 4 to 6 ounces each, at least 1-inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons raw white sesame seeds or toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 small shallot or red onion/green onions
Herb Salad
  • 1/4 cup cilantro or use parsley
  • 1/4 cup parsley or use basil
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil or light oil

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • wire rack
  • small skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until combined. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the marinade, cover and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the broiler on high for about 5 minutes, positioning an oven rack in the top third of the oven.
  3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Transfer the marinated salmon fillets skin-side up onto the rack, discarding the marinade.
  4. Broil the salmon for 5-7 minutes, watching closely until cooked through and exhibiting a crisp, bubbling skin.
  5. While the salmon is broiling, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add raw white sesame seeds and toast gently for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine thinly sliced shallots with remaining rice wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. After briefly marinating, add toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, parsley, and drizzle with toasted sesame oil, then toss to combine.
  7. Transfer the salmon to a serving platter, drizzling any remaining juices over the top, and finish with the herb salad piled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, marinate well and avoid overcooking the salmon. Consider saving unused marinade to reduce for a sauce.

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