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Easy Salmon with Lemon Sesame Sauce

This simple salmon dish pairs a beautifully cooked salmon with a zesty lemon sesame sauce. The salmon employs a sear and steam technique that ensures a tender, juicy cook and then is paired with a tangy and aromatic sauce featuring fresh lemon, toasted sesame, and a hint of ginger. It's a delightful combination that will tantalize your taste buds any time of the week. Get ready for a mouthwatering dish that's easy to make and delicious!

Total Time

30min

4.7

3 Ratings

Author: Jack Lee at SideChef

Servings:

Ingredients

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4
(6 oz)

Salmon Fillets

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1 Tbsp

Olive Oil

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3 Tbsp

Water

•

1/2 cup

Torn Fresh Cilantro Leaves

•

to taste

Salt

Lemon Sesame Sauce

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Small Lemon , zested, juiced

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Small Shallots

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1 Tbsp

Sesame Seeds

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1 1/3 Tbsp

Soy Sauce

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2 tsp

Honey

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1 tsp

Toasted Sesame Oil

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2 tsp

Grated Fresh Ginger

or Ginger Paste

Cooking Instructions

In a mixing bowl, prepare the Lemon Sesame Sauce by combining the zest and juice from Lemon Zest (1) , Shallots (2) , Sesame Seeds (1 Tbsp) , Soy Sauce (1 1/3 Tbsp) , Honey (2 tsp) , Toasted Sesame Oil (1 tsp) , and Fresh Ginger (2 tsp) . Stir well to combine all the ingredients and set aside.

Brush the Salmon Fillets (4) with Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) on both sides and season with Salt (to taste) .

Place a non-stick pan on medium heat and place the salmon filets skin-side down, cook the salmon 80% of the way through skin-side down. This will take about 8 minutes.

Then, flip the salmon and add Water (3 Tbsp) , immediately close with a tight lid and remove from the heat. This will allow the salmon to steam and cook gently all the way through. This should take about 3 minutes.

Once the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, remove it from the pan and transfer it to a serving plate.

Pour the Lemon Sesame Sauce over the seared salmon filet, allowing it to coat the fish evenly.

Garnish with torn Fresh Cilantro Leaves (1/2 cup) for added freshness and flavor. Serve the salmon with Lemon Sesame Sauce immediately, and enjoy it with your favorite side dishes.

Author's Notes

Makes 2-4 portions.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

595

FAT

26.6 g

PROTEIN

72.6 g

CARBS

15.2 g