This salmon belly recipe delivers a rich,buttery texture with a crispy, golden exterior. Packed with omega-3 fatty acidsand bursting with umami, this dish is quick to prepare and versatile enough toserve with rice, noodles, or fresh greens. Perfect for a quick meal or an elegantappetizer, this recipe highlights the best of salmon belly’s natural flavors.
Equipments
- Non-stick frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs or spatula
- Paper towels
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 500 g Salmon belly Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce Low sodium preferred
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil Enhances umami flavor
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced for depth of flavor
- 1 tsp Ginger Grated
- 1 tbsp Honey Balances richness
- ½ tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
- ¼ tsp Sea salt
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Scallions
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pat the salmon belly dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Cut into bite-sized portions to ensure even cooking
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, black pepper, and sea salt.
- Toss the salmon belly in the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil.
- Place the salmon belly skin side down and cook for 3 minutes until crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Notes
The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using the standard ingredients in the recipe. Depending on the specific brand of ingredients or additional seasonings, the nutritional values may vary slightly.
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