Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Orange-Miso Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Orange-Miso Sauce
45 min.
48
66kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with the exquisite flavors of our Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Orange-Miso Sauce, a delightful dish that is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for entertaining guests at any gathering, this recipe is designed to please and impress. With its gluten-free and dairy-free features, it caters to various dietary preferences while maintaining rich and satisfying flavors.

This salmon dish showcases the perfect harmony of sesame seeds, ginger, and a zesty orange-miso sauce that elevates the savory profile of the salmon. The tingling warmth of fresh ginger combined with the aromatic hints of oriental sesame oil creates an enticing aroma that will fill your kitchen, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience.

The presentation of these perfectly cooked salmon cubes, adorned with crunchy sesame seeds and served with the vibrant orange-miso sauce, makes this dish a stunning addition to antipasti platters, starters, or as a snack to wow your guests. Ready in just 45 minutes and yielding 48 bite-sized pieces, this recipe is ideal for parties or casual get-togethers. Serve them warm, accompanied by toothpicks for easy enjoyment, and watch as your guests rave about this delightful appetizer. Elevate your culinary repertoire with this delicious and healthy recipe that promises to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons sesame seed white black ( and/or )
  • teaspoon ginger fresh grated peeled
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons orange juice concentrate frozen thawed
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • tablespoon sesame oil 
  • 1.5 pounds salmon fillet skinless cut into 3/4-inch cubes ( 48 pieces)
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • tablespoon soy sauce yellow (fermented soybean paste)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • toothpicks
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. Season orange-miso sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  2. Line large baking sheet with foil.
  3. Place salmon and vegetable oil in large bowl; toss to coat.
  4. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper.
  5. Place sesame seeds on small plate. Coat 1 surface of each salmon piece with sesame seeds. Arrange salmon, sesame-coated side up, in single layer on prepared baking sheet. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  7. Bake salmon uncovered until just cooked through, about 5 minutes; transfer to platter. Skewer each piece with toothpick.
  8. Serve warm, passing orange-miso sauce.
  9. *Available at Japanese markets and natural foods stores and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories66kcal
Protein18.7%
Fat78%
Carbs3.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.35
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.8530434698838%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:65.89kcal
3.29%
Fat:5.68g
8.75%
Saturated Fat:0.87g
5.47%
Carbohydrates:0.54g
0.18%
Net Carbohydrates:0.41g
0.15%
Sugar:0.23g
0.26%
Cholesterol:9.76mg
3.25%
Sodium:49.22mg
2.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.07g
6.13%
Vitamin K:8.79µg
8.38%
Selenium:5.6µg
7.99%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.61%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.27%
Vitamin B3:1.16mg
5.81%
Copper:0.07mg
3.62%
Phosphorus:35.53mg
3.55%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.46%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.74%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.49%
Potassium:79.13mg
2.26%
Magnesium:7.49mg
1.87%
Iron:0.26mg
1.42%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.4%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.33%
Folate:5.14µg
1.28%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.15%
Vitamin C:0.92mg
1.12%
Calcium:10.68mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious