Sesame Salmon with Green Onions and Lemon

Gluten Free
Health score
53%
Sesame Salmon with Green Onions and Lemon
24 min.
4
364kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dining experience with a dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with health benefits? Introducing our delectable Sesame Salmon with Green Onions and Lemon! This gluten-free masterpiece is a perfect blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. The succulent salmon fillets, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, are baked to perfection, offering a delightful balance of flaky texture and savory taste.

Paired with sautéed green onions and vibrant lemon slices, this dish bursts with freshness, making it ideal for a light lunch or an elegant dinner. The added crunch of sesame seeds brings a delightful nutty flavor while also providing a visually stunning presentation. Ready in just 24 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to treat yourself to something special without spending hours in the kitchen.

Each serving contains just 364 calories, making it a healthy choice without compromising on flavor. The combination of arugula and the zesty green onion mixture adds a fresh and peppery note, rounding out this delightful dish. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, our Sesame Salmon with Green Onions and Lemon is simple to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy. Dive into this culinary journey and savor the wonderful flavors!

Ingredients

  • cup baby arugula 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons sesame seed black
  • tablespoon butter 
  • cups green onions (1-inch)
  • slices optional: lemon halved thin
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • 24 ounce sustainable salmon fillets wild (such as Alaskan)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt divided
  • tablespoons sesame seed 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Arrange salmon in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray.
  3. Combine sesame seeds and 3/8 teaspoon salt; sprinkle evenly over flesh sides of fillets, pressing gently into fish.
  4. Bake at 400 for 14 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
  5. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Add oil to pan; swirl.
  7. Add green onions; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add lemon slices; cook 2 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle green onion mixture with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  10. Place 1 fillet on each of 4 plates.
  11. Place arugula in a medium bowl.
  12. Add green onion mixture to bowl with arugula; toss. Divide arugula mixture evenly among servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories364kcal
Protein40.03%
Fat52.67%
Carbs7.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.38
Glycemic Load
1.28
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
34.830434736998%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.87mg
Hesperetin
2.44mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
2.43mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
5.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:363.51kcal
18.18%
Fat:21.25g
32.7%
Saturated Fat:4.53g
28.33%
Carbohydrates:6.63g
2.21%
Net Carbohydrates:4.03g
1.46%
Sugar:1.51g
1.68%
Cholesterol:101.08mg
33.69%
Sodium:398.53mg
17.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.35g
72.7%
Vitamin K:111.51µg
106.2%
Selenium:65.23µg
93.18%
Vitamin B12:5.41µg
90.25%
Vitamin B6:1.5mg
74.81%
Vitamin B3:14.02mg
70.1%
Vitamin B2:0.71mg
41.98%
Phosphorus:414.05mg
41.41%
Copper:0.8mg
40.11%
Vitamin B1:0.48mg
32.08%
Potassium:1042.04mg
29.77%
Vitamin B5:2.92mg
29.16%
Magnesium:90.75mg
22.69%
Folate:88.22µg
22.06%
Iron:3.43mg
19.03%
Vitamin C:14.79mg
17.92%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.97%
Vitamin A:775.98IU
15.52%
Calcium:146.3mg
14.63%
Zinc:1.94mg
12.92%
Fiber:2.6g
10.4%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.11%
Source:My Recipes