[NEW] Ginger Sesame Salmon

Whether used for an appetizer or an entrée, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Use the meat, hot or cold leftovers, as a filling for a sandwich made with whole-grain bread or to add protein to a simple salad.
Active: 20 min. Cook: Total: 20 mins
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[NEW] Ginger Sesame Salmon

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs. salmon fillets 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger Pepper to taste 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

  1. Broil salmon on high on the top rack until opaque through (10 minutes per inch of thickness). Remove all skin and bones. Break salmon into large chunks and arrange on serving platter.
  2. Combine garlic and sesame oil in small saucepan over low heat and sauté until garlic is golden (1 minute).
  3. Stir oil mix together with soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and pepper. Spoon mixture over salmon and scatter green onions over all.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 126 g
Amount per serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.5g 22%
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 62.4mg 21%
Sodium 131.9mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 1%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 23.5g
Vitamin D 12.5mcg 60%
Calcium 15.4mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Potassium 437.9mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.