Ginger Crusted Sesame Salmon Recipe

Name: Ginger Crusted Sesame Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fillets 6-7 oz. North Atlantic salmon; 1/4 cup finely minced ginger; 1/4 cup green onion, minced by hand; 1/4 cup 90/10 olive oil or peanut oil; 1/2 cup sesame-peanut vinaigrette (recipe below); 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1 1/2 cups julienne carrots and snow peas; 1 tablespoon butter; Sesame-Peanut Vinaigrette; 1/8 cup smooth peanut butter; 1/8 cup honey; 1/8 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 1/8 cup coarse chopped ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/8 cup sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

2 fillets 6-7 oz. North Atlantic salmon
1/4 cup finely minced ginger
1/4 cup green onion, minced by hand
1/4 cup 90/10 olive oil or peanut oil
1/2 cup sesame-peanut vinaigrette (recipe below)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups julienne carrots and snow peas
1 tablespoon butter
Sesame-Peanut Vinaigrette
1/8 cup smooth peanut butter
1/8 cup honey
1/8 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/8 cup coarse chopped ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/8 cup sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Place green onions and ginger in stainless steel bowl, season with salt and set aside. Heat oil in pan until almost smoking, and immediately pour over ginger mixture -- with caution.
2
Steam Carrots and Snow Peas until crisp tender.
3
Preheat oven to 400 F.
4
Sear salmon fillets until brown on both sides and spread ginger mixture on surface of salmon. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and bake at 400F for approximately 7 minutes, or until cooked through.
5
While Salmon is cooking, blend all vinaigrette ingredients in blender at high speed until consistency is smooth. Pour over finished baked salmon.
6
Serve over wasabi mashed potatoes, with steamed carrot and snow pea mixture.

690

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fillets 6-7 oz. North Atlantic salmon, 1/4 cup finely minced ginger, 1/4 cup green onion, minced by hand, 1/4 cup 90/10 olive oil or peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Ginger Crusted Sesame Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ginger Crusted Sesame Salmon

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