Asian Seared Salmon
Elevate your dinner with this quick and flavorful salmon recipe! Sear perfectly seasoned salmon filets on a hot griddle, then glaze with a tangy sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Finish with green onions and sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Servings: 4
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- Pinch red pepper flakes
For the salmon
- 4 4 ounce salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- sliced green onions for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or plastic squeeze bottle, mix together the 3/4 cup water, 1/2 cup mirin, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, and Pinch red pepper flakes.
- Preheat an outdoor griddle or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the 2 tablespoons olive oil to the griddle and place the salmon skin side down on the cooking surface. Cook for 3-4 minutes without disturbing.
- Flip the salmon, then add a generous amount of the sauce to the pan. Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, adding more sauce as it reduces. Flip the salmon one more time before serving to coat in the sauce. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1850mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg