Description
Dive into the luscious richness of Salmon Belly Recipe with this easy pan-seared recipe, highlighted with a tantalizing soy ginger glaze.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of salmon belly, about 4-6 oz each
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- For the Soy Ginger Glaze:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 green onion, finely sliced (for garnish)
- Optional: Red pepper flakes or freshly sliced chili for some heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Season the Salmon Belly: Season the salmon belly pieces with salt and pepper.
- Pan-Sear the Salmon: In a skillet, heat the olive or sesame oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon belly pieces, skin-side down. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Serve: Drizzle the soy ginger glaze over the salmon bellies. Garnish with sliced green onions and, if desired, some red pepper flakes or fresh chili slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon belly piece with glaze
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg