Sesame Broiled Salmon With Wasabi Marinade
- 1 tablespoon sesame seed
- 2 tablespoons wasabi powder (like McCormick) (see note)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
- Toast sesame seeds over medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet for 3 minutes or until light golden brown. Combine wasabi powder, water and soy sauce in a small bowl; mix well. Add oil, vinegar, sugar and sesame seed. Mix well. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade for basting later. Cut salmon into 6 serving pieces. Place salmon and marinade in a resealable plastic bag. Turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Remove salmon and discard marinade. Place on rack of broiling pan. Fold thin ends under for more even cooking. Broil 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness or until desired doneness. Brush with marinade last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve immediately.
- Note: Look for wasabi powder with the other herbs and spices.
- Per serving: 151 calories, 23 grams protein, 6 grams fat (35 percent calories from fat), 0.9 grams saturated fat, 1 gram carbohydrate, 59 milligrams cholesterol, 110 milligrams sodium, no fiber.
sesame seed, wasabi powder, water, soy sauce, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, light brown sugar, salmon
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/sesame-broiled-salmon-with-wasabi-marinade-1244262 (may not work)