Sesame Marinated Salmon with Stir-Fried Veggies

Sesame Marinated Salmon is so easy to pull together and full of Asian flavors with easy-to-find ingredients you might already have in your kitchen.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Dinner

Servings: 2

Calories: 655kcal

Ingredients

For the marinade

14 oz salmon fillet
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce/Tamari
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (1-inch = 1 tbsp fresh grated =1 tsp powder)
2 clove garlic minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds roasted
1/4 cup spring onion (scallion) finely chopped

For the stir-fried veggies

1 cup carrot cut into small sticks
1 cup bell pepper (capsicum, any color) sliced
2 cups bok choy chopped
1/2 cup onion sliced
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce/Tamari
2 tbsp sesame seeds roasted

Instructions

In a dry pan, roast the sesame seeds for the stir-fried vegetables and marinade until fragrant.
For the marinade (30 minutes to 1 hour): add all marinade ingredients and the salmon fillet to a Ziploc bag or bowl. Massage the marinade into the fillet. Marinade in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
FYI: if your salmon fillet is with the skin, make cuts on the skin side so the fillet can soak up the marinade.
In a wok or large skillet, heat cooking oil over high heat. Saute onion for 1-2 minutes, while stirring.
Then add garlic, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 5-8 minutes, stir occasionally. Reduce heat if necessary. Last minute, add bok choy, soy sauce, and sesame sauce. Stir-fry for another minute.
Meanwhile, heat another skillet over medium heat with a little cooking oil. Take salmon out of the marinade and cook salmon on both sides. This will take about 3-4 minutes each side, depending on how thick the fish is.
When ready serve with stir-fried veggies and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds and spring onions.

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