Sesame Salmon

This recipe is extremely simple using minimal ingredients. The saki creates an aromatic sauce that you can't get enough of when poured over your perfectly seared salmon. Serve with white rice for a great side.

The rub used here is also available as a standalone recipe: Sesame Salmon Spice Rub.

The pan sauce used here is also available as a standalone recipe: Saki Pan Sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp (20 ml) olive oil
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) fresh minced ginger
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
• 1/4tsp (1 ml) pepper
• 3 skinless salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) saki
• 2 tsp (10 ml) sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) sesame seed

Method

1. Mix the brown sugar, red pepper, and salt & pepper to create a rub. Generously rub the salmon fillets, then set aside.
2. Prepare to sauté: heat the oil in a preheated 12" stainless steel sauté pan.
3. Add the ginger and cook for 30 secs.
4. Add the salmon to the pan and turn enough to avoid burning. Cook till done, then remove from the pan and plate the fish.
5. Add the saki, sesame oil, and seeds, increase the heat, and reduce the sauce a bit while scraping the goodness from the bottom of the pan.
6. Pour the sauce over the fish and serve.