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Sesame Crusted Salmon

Sesame Crusted Salmon

Sesame crusted salmon that's easy to prepare and unbelievably delicious.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword sesame crusted salmon, sesame salmon
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4-6 6oz salmon fillets (skinless)
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Toppings: boiled edamame, pickled ginger, seaweed salad, mandoline cucumbers, shredded carrots, avocado

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the Tamara or soy sauce, mirin, chicken broth, sugar, ginger and garlic.

  2. In another small bowl, stir together the 2 teaspoons cornstarch and the water. Set aside.

  3. Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.

  4. Mix the sesame seeds together on a plate. Brush both sides of the salmon with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and then dip it into the sesame seeds and press to coat.

  5. Heat remaining tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet, over moderate heat until the oil shimmers.

  6. Add the salmon fillets, and cook, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook until just done. About 3 minutes longer for a 1-inch-thick-fillet. Remove.

  7. Wipe out the pan. Add the soy sauce mixture. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring. Whisk in the cornstarch-and-water mixture and cook, stirring until thickened, about 1 minute longer. Turn heat off.

  8. Cook rice according to the package directions.

  9. Fill a large bowl with rice, place salmon on top, add toppings of your choice and a drizzle of sauce and serve.