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Asian Style Sesame Crusted Salmon {Gluten Free}

by Lindsay Cotter · 03/06/2015

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Asian Style Sesame Crusted Salmon with ginger garlic dressing. This Asian style salmon recipe is perfect as we transition into spring! Easy to make, full of omegas, and of course, gluten free and Paleo friendly.

Sesame crusted salmon recipe with ginger garlic dressing. A refreshing ginger dressing compliments this Asian Style Salmon! Perfect as we transition into spring! Easy to make, full of omegas, and of course, gluten free!

Happy Foodie Friday! Today we have an amazing recipe from a top chef (and food blogger), who just happens to be a good blog friend of mine. I drool over her creations and adore her cooking style, but more importantly, I just LOVE her! Thank you Cara for sharing your skills with me! Now let’s get cookin!

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Hi there! I’m Cara from Cara’s Healthy Cravings and I am beyond excited and honoured to be guest posting here for Lindsay to share a delicious Asian Style Sesame Crusted Salmon with ginger garlic dressing recipe with you today.

I’m a foodie at heart and by trade and love love love to make and eat all sorts of things. In my past professional life I was an English teacher in South Korea, and through that amazing experience, I learned that teaching was not the career for me. I followed my passion and stomach into the kitchen and went to culinary school for some formal training. Since graduating chef’s school I have worked as a food stylist assistant, recipe developer and now have a full time job as a private chef. I adore my job and most days I can’t believe I actually get paid for what I do (that’s when you know you are doing the right thing!) I feel so blessed to be able to share my love of healthy food with people everyday.

When I am not cooking at work, I love to cook for my husband, who graciously eats whatever I prepare. We are high school sweet hearts, so he has been enjoying my culinary escapades for quite some time now, as true testament of love 😉

5 more things to know me a little better:

  1. My favorite food is sweet potato.
  2. I am a lover of wine, dark chocolate and ice cream
  3. I am super passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, nourishing myself with whole foods, exercise and prayer.
  4. I’m a huge fan of Body Pump.
  5. The Philippines is one of my favorite places I have traveled.

Now that we have been introduced, let’s get on to the good stuff, food!

A refreshing ginger dressing compliments this Asian Style Salmon recipe! Perfect as we transition into spring! Easy to make, full of omegas, and of course, gluten free!

When it comes to cooking I am always drawn to any dish with an Asian flair, whether it’s influenced by Thai, Indian, Japanese, Korean ingredients, I love it all. My passion for Asian cuisine developed strongly when I was living in Korea and traveling across South East Asia, and I still can’t get enough of it. On a frigid winter day, much like what I am currently experiencing in here in Toronto, not much beats a fiery bowl of Korean tofu stew, Mmmmm!

Though I’m not sharing a stew recipe with you today, I believe this Asian Style Sesame Crusted Salmon is equally delicious. I have cooked this dish several times for work and family and it always gets a thumbs up approval.

Asian Style Sesame Crusted Salmon with ginger garlic dressing. A refreshing ginger dressing compliments this Asian Style Salmon! Perfect as we transition into spring! Easy to make, full of omegas, and of course, gluten free!. Paleo friendly

And the bonus? It’s super easy to prepare, so go ahead and impress your family and friends with this one and take all the credit, cause everyone deserves to let their inner chef shine!

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Asian Style Sesame Crusted Salmon with ginger garlic dressing. A refreshing ginger dressing compliments this Asian Style Salmon! Perfect as we transition into spring! Easy to make, full of omegas, and of course, gluten free!. Paleo friendly

Sesame Crusted Salmon with a Zesty Ginger-garlic Drizzle


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  • Total Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients

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Salmon:

  • 3 tbsp. white sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp. black sesame seeds
  • 4 small sustainably sourced fillets of salmon, each 3.5 ounces
  • 2 tsp. wasabi paste
  • 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. oil

Ginger-garlic Drizzle:

  • Zest and Juice of one lime
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • pinch of salt

Optional garnish:

  • green onions, thinly sliced
  • cilantro
  • toasted nori

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together lime zest, juice, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and red pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust for seasoning, set aside.
  2. Combine white and black sesame seeds and spread evenly on a plate. Set aside.
  3. Mix wasabi paste and tamari together, brush each piece of salmon with thin layer of wasabi mixture. Roll in the sesame seeds to coat evenly.
  4. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, and when hot, gently place the pieces of salmon into the pan. Cook salmon for 1 minute. Turn and repeat cooking each of the 3 remaining sides for 1 minute. Lower the heat if the sesame seeds are browning too quickly.
  5. Plate salmon and drizzle with Ginger Lime Vinaigrette. Serve with brown rice and sautéed vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 10 min

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Dig in and enjoy this Asian Style Sesame Crusted Salmon recipe!

For more delicious seafood inspiration, take a look at Lindsay’s always enticing recipes.

Do you have a favorite salmon recipe? Is there one cuisine that inspires the majority of your cooking?

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Cheers,

Cara from Cara’s Healthy Cravings is a personal chef, recipe developer and lover of delicious food. She loves to share healthy, simple and satisfying recipes that nourish the body.  Believing that life’s too short not to enjoy fabulous food, Cara inspires people to have fun in the kitchen and to love food.
You can connect with her on social media here —> Instagram// Pinterest// Twitter

 

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Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. sylvie says

    03/25/2015 at 12:40 PM

    What an unexpected way to season salmon! Sesame seeds are both tasteful and pretty, love this fun recipe!

    Reply
  2. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

    03/13/2015 at 6:25 AM

    i have been drooling at that picture for several day snow…so had to come and thank you for sharing this 🙂

    Reply
  3. GiGi Eats says

    03/08/2015 at 12:20 AM

    DID YOU TALK to my tastebuds prior to whipping this up?!?!?!? Because I swear they have been talking about sesame seed crusted fish for… Well, ever since I was 12 and decided to ADORE seafood….

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    03/06/2015 at 4:40 PM

    This looks so delicious!

    Reply
  5. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    03/06/2015 at 3:58 PM

    Ahh.. this sounds so good!!! It’s kind of like an everything bagel but in salmon form… if that makes any sense at all 😉

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 5:35 PM

      Yes, makes total sense…maybe you are on to something! We would just need to add some poppyseeds and dried onion and garlic. Mmm!

      Reply
  6. Chris says

    03/06/2015 at 3:10 PM

    Dude you can’t even see the salmon through all the crusted goodness! Winning!!

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 5:33 PM

      Ha! Yes, so much crusty goodness 😉

      Reply
  7. neil@neilshealthymeals.com says

    03/06/2015 at 2:56 PM

    Oooh, this is absolutely delicious looking! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Jen says

    03/06/2015 at 1:06 PM

    whoa! This looks amazing! The fiance will want me to make this so bad!

    Reply
  9. Kim says

    03/06/2015 at 12:44 PM

    This looks awesome!! My husband and youngest son love salmon and I’m pretty sure that they would really like this.
    I was born in the Philippines but have never been to visit as an adult.

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 1:55 PM

      Thanks Kim, I hope your family enjoys this dish as much as I do.
      Hopefully some day you can take a trip back to the Philippines, it is so worth it.

      Reply
  10. Jessica Joy @The Fit Switch says

    03/06/2015 at 12:33 PM

    Thank you! This post couldn’t have better timing. I agree about the Asian flair cravings, and the hubs and I were craving sushi, but we didn’t want all the white rice. This will deliver the sushi flavor fix we want without the rice. YAY. And, how beautiful is it? What a great dish to serve for a more special feel, like a date night. SERIOUSLY, saved the day. Thanks for sharing Cara, and thanks for the great guest post Lindsay. OM NOM NOM. haha

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 1:54 PM

      Yay! I am so glad to satisfy your cravings Jessica 🙂
      I agree, it’s perfect for a date night, would pair well with a crisp white wine. Enjoy.

      Reply
  11. Rookie With A Cookie says

    03/06/2015 at 12:13 PM

    OMG ! this looks ridiculously good

    Reply
  12. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    03/06/2015 at 12:03 PM

    Holly goodness! This looks crazy good.

    Reply
  13. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    03/06/2015 at 11:50 AM

    Oh my gosh…wasabi AND tamari AND salmon AND black and white sesame AND garlic…I think I’m in salmon heaven! Such a wonderful recipe from Cara – thank you Lindsay, I had not visited Cara’s blog before – but must now…

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 12:15 PM

      I am glad I could put so many things you love all in one place 🙂 Thanks Shashi.

      Reply
  14. kristin | W [H] A T C H says

    03/06/2015 at 10:19 AM

    this looks delicious. i actually just found a stash of sesame seeds that have been buried in our pantry for the past couple of weeks — perfect!

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 10:33 AM

      Yay! Put those sesame seeds to good use. Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    03/06/2015 at 10:16 AM

    O my……I can’t handle this! My mouth is watering……it’s 10am and I’m ready for dinner now! XOXO
    (P.S. sweet potatoes are my #1 love too!…..but I guess salmon should be too, haha!)

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 10:32 AM

      Salmon and sweet potatoes, the best of both worlds!

      Reply
  16. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    03/06/2015 at 9:23 AM

    Oh my goodness, this looks fantastic!! I’ve done the same sort of sesame crust with ahi tuna before, but I buy salmon a whole lot more than I do ahi tuna and this is going to be how I cook it next time. Amazing recipe!

    PS Lindsay – thinking of you and the Kiwi this weekend and keeping my fingers crossed for GREAT things!

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 10:31 AM

      Let me know if you give it a try Angela 🙂

      Reply
  17. She Rocks Fitness says

    03/06/2015 at 8:13 AM

    This looks so pretty! I love that your favorite food is sweet potatoes…Lately it has been mine and I cannot get enough of it. I roast it and it is just pure deliciousness. Thanks for sharing! XOXO

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 8:23 AM

      Roasted sweet potatoes are the best, I can eat them everyday!

      Reply
  18. Kierston says

    03/06/2015 at 8:07 AM

    This looks incredible.

    Reply
  19. Laur says

    03/06/2015 at 7:51 AM

    I love the sesame seeds encrusted on the outside!

    Reply
  20. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    03/06/2015 at 7:23 AM

    Love this! My favorite way to have salmon is really any recipe that gives it some crisp and this definitely fulfills that, plus the flavors sound delicious 🙂

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 8:25 AM

      That is why I love this recipe so much…it’s nice and crispy on the outside and the fish remains soft and flaky on the inside. Mmm!

      Reply
  21. misszippy says

    03/06/2015 at 7:22 AM

    Sounds so good! Love salmon and the ginger drizzle would be the perfect way to enjoy it.

    Reply
  22. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says

    03/06/2015 at 6:54 AM

    Um yum. Sesame crusted tuna was my (and I think many people’s) first entry into the world of sesame crusted fish, and I haven’t really looked back! Love the zesty ginger sauce too–I am a sucker for ginger and especially pickled ginger. I always get extra of it at restaurants!

    Reply
    • Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      03/06/2015 at 8:27 AM

      I am with you on your love for pickled ginger! I always feel bad that I constantly bug the waiters for more, that and wasabi, I love 🙂

      Reply
  23. Livi @ Eat, pray, work it out says

    03/06/2015 at 6:27 AM

    This looks tasty- such a great way to switch it up with salmon 🙂

    Reply
  24. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    03/06/2015 at 4:28 AM

    Wow- That looks so good- I’ve been meaning to try new was with salmon!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/07/2015 at 11:01 PM

      oh i bet you’d love this! let me know if you try it!

      Reply

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