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French‑Style Sesame‑Glazed Salmon

Pan‑seared salmon fillets brushed with a sweet‑savory sesame glaze, finished with a squeeze of lemon.

French‑Style Sesame‑Glazed Salmon

Total

22 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 1

    Pat the salmon fillets dry, season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 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. 3

    Flip the fillets and cook another 3‑4 minutes until just opaque.

  4. 4

    While the salmon cooks, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Brush the glaze over the salmon during the last minute of cooking, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

  6. 6

    Remove the salmon from the pan, drizzle any remaining glaze on top, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  7. 7

    Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

380

19% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein34 g
Carbohydrate9 g
Fat22 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar7 g
Sodium620 mg

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