Nori-and-Sesame Wrapped Salmon

Dinner is packed with anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids.

YIELDS: 4 serving(s)

TOTAL TIME : 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. mirin
  • 1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp canola oil, divided, plus more for brushing nori
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 3/4 tsp. tamari
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 c. upland watercress
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 5 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 4 6-oz skinless salmon fillets (about 1 in. thick)
  • 2 sheets nori, halved
  • 1 tsp. sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar mirin, canola oil, toasted sesame oil, tamari and a pinch of salt; set aside. Toss together watercress, cucumbers, and scallions and divide among 4 plates.

Step 2
Season salmon with 1/2 tsp salt. Wrap nori sheets around salmon fillets with seam on bottom. Lightly brush top sides of nori with canola oil and press sesame seeds onto nori to adhere.

Step 3
Heat remaining 2 tsp canola oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Add salmon, sesame side down, and cook until golden brown and opaque throughout, 5 to 6 min. per side.

Step 4
Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving (332 calories)

Calories 78
Fat 16.5 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 80 mg
Sugars 4g (0 g added sugars)
Sodium 540 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Fiber 2 g
Protein 37 g