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35-Minute Sesame Salmon Recipe with Irresistible Glaze

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A delicious and easy sesame soy-glazed salmon served with garlic mushrooms and herb-roasted baby potatoes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker glaze)
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or dried parsley + oregano)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Spread on a sheet pan cut-side down. Roast 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water. For a thicker glaze, whisk in cornstarch.
  3. Pat salmon dry. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 3–4 minutes (presentation-side down), flip, then cook 2–4 minutes more until done to your liking. Pour in the glaze and simmer 30–60 seconds to coat (it will thicken more if using cornstarch).
  5. In another skillet (or after salmon), heat butter + olive oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook 5–7 minutes until browned. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Plate roasted potatoes, salmon, and mushrooms. Sprinkle salmon with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a thicker glaze, whisk in cornstarch.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Use fresh garlic for best flavor.

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Keywords: Sesame salmon, Pan seared salmon, Garlic mushrooms, Roasted baby potatoes, Easy salmon dinner, Weeknight salmon recipe

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