Sesame Seed Crusted Salmon
Dairy free
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp white or yellow miso
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4-5 6 oz wild salmon fillets
- sesame seeds preferably a mix of white and black
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Whisk together miso, soy sauce or tamari, lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Brush tops of salmon with miso mixture.
- Place fish on greased baking sheet, skin-side down, and sprinkle on sesame seeds. Bake until fish is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Notes
Per serving: 382 calories; 34 g protein; 23 g total fat (4 g sat. fat); 7 g total carbohydrates (0 g sugars, 3 g fiber); 581 mg sodium
Going plant based?
The same miso spread and sesame coating can be used on tofu, which is then seared in a skillet for about 2 minutes per side.