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Sesame Slaw with Glazed Salmon & Edamame

Crispy cabbage slaw tossed in a punchy sesame-ginger dressing, served with pan-glazed salmon and warm edamame. Bright, crunchy, ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
410
Protein
32g
Sesame Slaw with Glazed Salmon & Edamame
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 fillets (5 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on
  • 1 cup edamame, fresh or frozen
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tbsp sesame seeds, divided

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat salmon dry. Season skin and flesh with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Sear salmon skin-side down without moving for 4 minutes until skin crisps and edges turn opaque.

  4. 4

    Flip salmon and cook 2 minutes more until centers are just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

  5. 5

    In the same skillet, add edamame with a splash of water and cover. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Whisk remaining 2 tbsp sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger in a large bowl.

  7. 7

    Toss sliced cabbage into dressing until coated. Divide slaw between plates.

  8. 8

    Top each plate with a salmon fillet and edamame. Scatter sesame seeds over everything.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife and cutting board

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