Description
An easy and delicious salmon recipe with only 5 ingredients and lots of protein. Can be made gluten free and keto friendly.
Ingredients
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- 6 ounce filet of fresh salmon
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon sliced scallions
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat an 8″ skillet over medium heat.
- Place the salmon, skin side down on the hot pan and cook for two minutes.
- Add the butter and hoisin sauce and stir until melted and uniform in color.
- Spoon the sauce over the salmon until completely coated.
- Cover the pan and turn the heat down to low.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until your desired doneness is reached.
- Remove the cover and transfer the salmon to a plate.
- Pour the pan sauce over the salmon and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
To make this in the oven, place the salmon on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Melt the butter and hoisin in a small saucepan on the stove, or in the microwave. Pour over the salmon. Bake for 8 minutes for one 6 ounce filet, or 12-15 minutes for an entire half salmon filet. Remove from the oven, baste with remaining sauce, garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: high protein recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 479
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g