Sesame Crusted Salmon
Sesame seeds add a surprising dose of calcium to this quick-and-easy meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. white or yellow miso
- 2 Tbs. soy sauce or tamari
- 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbs. minced ginger
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 4 5–6 oz salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds, preferably a mix and white and black
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Whisk together miso, soy sauce or tamari, lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, and red chili flakes.
- Place fish on parchment paper-lined baking sheet, skin-side down, and brush with miso mixture. Top with sesame seeds, pressing down gently to adhere. Bake until fish is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 384
- Carbohydrate Content 7 g
- Cholesterol Content 77 mg
- Fat Content 23 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 34 g
- Saturated Fat Content 4 g
- Sodium Content 581 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g