Sesame Roasted Salmon Recipes

SLOW ROASTED SESAME SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Brush the salmon steaks lightly with some of the oil. Combine the two types of sesame seeds in a flat dish or pan and dredge the flesh side (not the skin side) in the sesame seeds and set aside. Combine the shallots, ginger, chili oil, sherry, broth and soy sauce in an oven-proof dish.
• Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
• Heat a saute pan over medium heat with the remaining canola oil and sear the salmon steaks on both sides to a golden brown, taking care not to burn the sesame seeds. Place the seared fish, sesame seeds up, on the seasoned shallots in the baking dish and put the salmon in the oven. Roast for 7 to 8 minutes for medium rare, or until the fish is cooked to your preference.
• Serve the roast salmon immediately with additional soy sauce, pickled ginger and chili sauce on the side.

SESAME-CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Mix the sesame seeds and red pepper flakes on a plate, then press the salmon fillets into the mixture to coat.
• Heat half the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the salmon, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
• Heat the remaining oil in the skillet over high heat, add the vegetables, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until just cooked. Drizzle the soy sauce over the vegetables and serve with the salmon and basmati rice.

SALMON WITH SESAME AND HERBS

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, light brown sugar and 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar in a wide, shallow bowl (or small baking dish) and season with salt and plenty of black pepper. Place salmon skin-side up in the marinade and let sit for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
• Place a rack in the top third of the oven and heat the broiler.
• Place salmon skin-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet; discard the marinade. Transfer to oven and broil until the salmon is cooked through and the skin is bubbling and lightly crisped, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently until seeds are golden brown and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Toss shallot rings with remaining 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for a minute or two to lightly pickle, then add the sesame seeds, herbs and sesame oil and toss to combine.
• Transfer salmon to a large serving platter and spoon the remaining marinade from the sheet pan over the fillets. Top with sesame and herb salad and serve.

ROASTED SALMON WITH TOASTED SESAME SLAW

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange salmon on a rimmed baking sheet. Rub with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until opaque and medium throughout, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds over low heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes; scrape into a large bowl. Add sesame oil, scallions, ginger, lemon juice, mayonnaise, garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Reserve 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette in a small bowl.
• To the large bowl, add bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots and chickpeas, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Spoon reserved vinaigrette over the salmon and serve with the slaw.