Description
This Pan Grilled Salmon with Sesame Cabbage Salad recipe is a delightful combination of tender grilled salmon served with a vibrant and crunchy cabbage salad tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing. Perfect for a light and healthy meal!
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 6-ounce salmon filets
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Sesame Cabbage Salad:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 teaspoons olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 2 cups red cabbage (shredded)
- 2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup carrots (shredded)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper and cook skin side down for 5 minutes. Turn and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Make the Sesame Cabbage Salad Dressing: In a large bowl, combine rice vinegar, olive oil, dark sesame oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Add shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and green onions to the dressing. Toss to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve: Divide the cabbage salad among plates, top with grilled salmon, and garnish with toasted almonds and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet with salad
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Salmon, Cabbage Salad, Grilled, Asian, Healthy
