How to Make Sesame Grilled Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a delicious and nutritious fish that is a favorite among seafood lovers. Its rich, buttery flavor and flaky texture make it perfect for grilling, and when paired with a savory sesame marinade, it becomes even more irresistible. This recipe for Sesame Grilled Salmon is a delightful way to showcase the natural flavors of the fish while adding a unique twist with the addition of sesame seeds and other Asian-inspired ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup light soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound salmon fillets
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Whisk soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl until marinade is evenly mixed. Set aside 1/4 of the marinade.
  • Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish; pour the remaining marinade over the salmon. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Remove salmon from marinade, shaking to remove excess marinade, and place, skin-side up, into the hot oil; cook for 4 minutes. Discard unused marinade in the shallow dish. Flip salmon and drizzle the reserved marinade over salmon; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip salmon, remove skin, and cook 1 minute more.
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 112mg
    • Sodium: 1879mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 854mg