Sesame-Soy Salmon with Quick Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp fresh ginger(optional)
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (for searing)
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice cucumber thinly. Finely grate garlic (and ginger if using). In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and rice vinegar to make the glaze.

2. 2

   Cook (12 minutes): Pat salmon dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat neutral oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 4–5 minutes per side until just cooked through.

3. 3

   Glaze: Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the sesame-soy glaze and spoon over salmon for 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

4. 4

   Quick cucumber salad: While salmon finishes, toss cucumber with a pinch of salt and a spoonful of any remaining glaze (or a splash of rice vinegar) to lightly dress. Serve salmon with the cucumber salad.