Keto sesame wild salmon

Keto sesame wild salmon with white and black sesame, ginger and soy sauce: a crispy crust, juicy fish and bold flavours in a quick recipe.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• Cooking time: 10 min
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 380 kcal per serving
• Protein: 42 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Carbs: 4 g

Ingredients

• 200g raw skinless wild salmon fillet
• 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp jet-black sesame seeds
• 1 tsp fiery ginger
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp salty dark soy sauce

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · spatula

1. Pat the wild salmon dry and mix the white and black sesame seeds on a plate.
2. Stir the soy sauce with the ginger, toasted sesame oil and honey. Brush the wild salmon all over with it.
3. Turn the marinated wild salmon in the sesame mixture and press the seeds on gently to form an even crust.
4. Gently heat olive oil or avocado oil in a frying pan. Fry the sesame wild salmon over a medium heat until the crust is golden brown and the fish is still juicy inside.
5. Let the wild salmon rest briefly so the crust holds better and the fish can settle.
6. Serve hot and finish with a little extra ginger or a few drops of soy sauce if you like.

Good to know

Crisp outside, juicy inside – that's exactly how I like pan-fried salmon. The sesame crust adds bite without overpowering the fish.

Swaps

Soy sauce → tamari (often wheat-free); wild salmon → Arctic char (also provides protein and omega-3 fatty acids); toasted sesame oil → avocado oil plus a little more ginger (more heat-stable for frying)

Allergens

Contains fish, sesame and soya; for children, season mildly and cook through well, and in pregnancy make sure the salmon is fresh and fully cooked. Contains: gluten (soy sauce).

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between white and black sesame?

Both come from the same plant; black sesame usually keeps its hull. That's why it tastes stronger and often provides a little more fibre and plant compounds.

Which fatty acids are in wild salmon?

Wild salmon mainly contains the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, plus natural amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Is soy sauce always fine with a sensitive stomach?

Not necessarily. Because of its high salt content and fermentation, soy sauce suits some people well but can be a problem for others with a sensitive stomach or histamine issues.

What does ginger bring to this recipe besides heat?

Ginger contains aromatic pungent compounds such as gingerols and shogaols. Their content depends partly on how fresh it is and how much it's heated.

Is honey nutritionally relevant in such a small amount?

In this small amount, honey mainly shapes the flavour and browning. Besides sugar, it contains only small amounts of other substances, which hardly matter nutritionally in the dish.

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