Baked Salmon with Sesame Seeds Recipe
This Baked Salmon with Sesame Seeds is an easy, high-protein dinner made with salmon, soy sauce, pesto, olive oil, and sesame seeds. Baked in just 20–25 minutes, it's a flavorful, hormone-friendly meal that's perfect with vegetables, rice, or quinoa.
Ingredients
- 1 kg salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillet on a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, lightly score the top of the fillet in a crosshatch pattern to create small squares.
- Mix the soy sauce, pesto, and olive oil.
- Massage the mixture evenly over the entire salmon, making sure it gets into the cuts.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.