Sesame Salmon with Wasabi Mayo

Dinner

I created this recipe to mimic the flavors of sushi. It’s remarkably simple and turns out well every time.

Average Rating: 4.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 salmon fillet (2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared wasabi
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1. Drizzle butter and 2 tablespoons oil into a 13x9-in. baking dish; tilt to coat bottom. Place salmon in dish; brush with remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 18-22 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and wasabi. Sprinkle salmon with onions and sesame seeds. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked salmon with 1 tablespoon sauce: 439 calories, 36g fat (8g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.