Salmon Sashimi with Sesame Seeds and Sauce
Thinly sliced raw salmon drizzled with a savory soy-based sauce and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. A simple, elegant dish that comes together in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 23g
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Ingredients
- ½ pound sashimi-grade salmon
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 0.5 lb salmon against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces using a very sharp knife.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 0.5 tsp sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Arrange the salmon slices on a serving plate in a single layer.
- 4
Drizzle the sauce evenly over the salmon.
- 5
Sprinkle the 1 tbsp sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- small bowl
- serving plate
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