Description
Sweet and savory sticky Asian-inspired Crispy Sesame Salmon is here for crispy salmon lovers! Make it in less than 30 minutes for healthy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb salmon, chopped into bite-sized chunks
- 3 Tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 5 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Step: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the coconut aminos (or soy sauce), rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil. Set aside until ready to use.
- Step: Chop the salmon into cubes.
- Step: Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat and allow the skillet to heat up for a couple of minutes. Carefully place salmon on the hot surface of the skillet and allow them to cook undisturbed for 2 to 4 minutes before flipping them to another side and cooking for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, until two sides are deeply golden brown.
- Step: Pour the sauce into the skillet and gently swish it around until all of the salmon is exposed to sauce. Cover the skillet and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, stirring/flipping occasionally, or until the salmon has cooked through.
- Step: Taste the salmon for flavor and add more coconut aminos, rice vinegar, or a splash of fresh lime juice, and a sprinkle of sea salt to taste.
- Step: Serve the crispy sesame salmon with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
Use liquid aminos, low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos. If using soy sauce or liquid aminos, add 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup or brown sugar and don’t add any salt unless you feel the salmon needs it at the end. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 339 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: crispy sesame salmon, Asian salmon, healthy weeknight meal, pan-seared salmon, salmon bowls