Sesame Salmon With Cilantro Pesto Linguine Recipe

Name: Sesame Salmon With Cilantro Pesto Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 skinless salmon fillets 5 oz each; 3 tablespoons mirin or sweet sherry; 3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 6 ounces linguine pasta; 1/3 cup hazelnuts toasted; 1 clove garlic peeled; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 1 red chili pepper medium, seeded; 1 lime peel grated and lime juiced; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 skinless salmon fillets 5 oz each
3 tablespoons mirin or sweet sherry
3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
6 ounces linguine pasta
1/3 cup hazelnuts toasted
1 clove garlic peeled
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1 red chili pepper medium, seeded
1 lime peel grated and lime juiced
6 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
For the salmon, place the salmon in a shallow dish. Whisk mirin, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and seeds in small bowl. Pour over the fish. Refrigerate 15 mins to marinate.
2
Meanwhile, for the cilantro pesto linguine, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Process the hazelnuts, garlic, cilantro, chili pepper, and lime peel and juice in a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil to form a paste.
3
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Place salmon on a foil-lined grill pan. Grill for 6-7 mins, brushing once with marinade, until cooked through.
4
Drain pasta and return to pan. Add cilantro pesto; season and toss to coat. Divide among 2 plates. Place the salmon on top and serve.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 skinless salmon fillets 5 oz each, 3 tablespoons mirin or sweet sherry, 3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Sesame Salmon With Cilantro Pesto Linguine 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.

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Sesame Salmon With Cilantro Pesto Linguine

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