French‑Style Sesame‑Glazed Salmon
Pan‑seared salmon fillets brushed with a sweet‑savory sesame glaze, finished with a squeeze of lemon.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 1 wedge Lemon
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- to taste Salt(optional)
- to taste Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry, season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat; add salmon, skin side down, and sear 4‑5 minutes until crisp.
- 3
Flip the fillets and cook another 3‑4 minutes until just opaque.
- 4
While the salmon cooks, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- 5
Brush the glaze over the salmon during the last minute of cooking, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
- 6
Remove the salmon from the pan, drizzle any remaining glaze on top, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 7
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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