Comfort Style Salmon with Sesame Sauce
Tender salmon glazed in a warm sesame sauce and served over rice for a cozy, balanced, and comforting weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Whisk
- Rice cooker or pot
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 1/2 lb salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Sesame Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
For Serving
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- Season salmon with salt and black pepper.
- Cook salmon in olive oil until flaky and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Simmer sauce briefly until slightly thickened.
- Return salmon to skillet and coat with sauce.
- Serve salmon over rice and garnish as desired.
Notes
Use low sodium soy sauce if preferred. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.