Sesame-ginger Pan Seared Salmon

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional for garnish)

Recipe

• 1 drizzle sesame oil over salmon and rub over all sides of fish. set aside.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine ground ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper. season all sides of fish and allow to dry marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• 3 place a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. once the oil is fragrant and glistening, sear one side for 5-7 minutes. carefully turn and sear the opposite side for another 5-7 minutes. once salmon is cooked through, remove to serving plate and cover.
• 4 lower skillet heat to medium-low and toast sesame seeds for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant and thoroughly coated with the oils and seasonings remaining in the pan.
• 5 spread seeds evenly over the top of each filet.
• 6 serve and enjoy!