Sesame-Crusted Salmon Recipe

Name: Sesame-Crusted Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water; 1 egg white; 2 pounds center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 1/4 cup cooking oil

Servings: persons

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 egg white
2 pounds center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup cooking oil

1
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sherry, chicken broth, sugar, ginger, and garlic.
2
In another small bowl, stir together the 2 teaspoons cornstarch and the water.
3
Whisk together the egg white and the 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
4
Brush the skinless side of the salmon with the egg-white mixture and then dip it into the sesame seeds to coat.
5
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
6
Put the salmon in the pan, sesame-seed side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
7
Turn and cook until just done, about 3 minutes longer for a 1-inch-thick fillet.
8
Remove.
9
Pour any oil from the pan.
10
Add the soy-sauce mixture.
11
Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring.
12
Whisk in the cornstarch-and-water mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute longer.
13
Serve the salmon with the sauce poured around it.

817

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons dry sherry, 1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Crusted 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.

Sesame-Crusted Salmon

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