Heart-Healthy Aburi Salmon

Delight your taste buds with this 'Heart-Healthy Aburi Salmon'—a vibrant dish that combines bold, umami-rich flavors with nutritious ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence. This Japanese-inspired recipe highlights perfectly seared salmon fillets, marinated in a flavorful blend of low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and garlic, ensuring both heart health and taste appeal. The quick searing technique locks in the fish’s natural succulence while adding a caramelized, smoky touch. Served atop a crisp bed of mixed greens and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this meal is topped off with a bright squeeze of lemon for a refreshing zing. With just 25 minutes start-to-finish, this high-protein, Omega-3-packed dinner is as easy to prepare as it is delicious—a perfect balance for health-conscious foodies looking to elevate their weeknight meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 piece lemon

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create a marinade.

Step 2

Pour the marinade over the salmon fillets in a shallow dish, ensuring each piece is well-coated, and let them sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the salmon is marinating, chop the green onions finely and set aside.

Step 4

Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado oil.

Step 5

Remove salmon from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Sear the salmon in the hot skillet, skin-side down, for about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Gently flip the salmon and sear for another 2 minutes. The salmon should be opaque with a slight pink center.

Step 7

Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

Step 8

In the same skillet, slightly toast the sesame seeds for about 1 minute until golden.

Step 9

Serve the seared salmon fillets on a bed of mixed greens.

Step 10

Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Step 11

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon before serving for a bright finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	812.1 grams (812.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1177

Total Fat 71.80g	92%
Saturated Fat 10.30g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 1471mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 23.60g	9%
Dietary Fiber 8.60g	31%
Total Sugars 11.50g
Protein 112.40g	225%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 104mg	8%
Iron 6mg	35%
Potassium 602mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 37.8%

Carbs: 7.9%