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Savory Japanese Seasoned Salmon Flakes for Easy Meals

Savory Japanese Seasoned Salmon Flakes for Quick and Easy Meals

Savory Japanese Seasoned Salmon Flakes for Easy Meals combines flavor and ease, making it a go-to choice for delicious weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g Salmon fillets
  • 0.5 tsp Salt for seasoning
  • 1 tsp Butter for cooking
  • 0.5 tbsp Sake
  • 0.5 tbsp Mirin
  • 0.125 tsp Salt for cooking
  • 0.25 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
  • 1 tsp Toasted white sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Pan

Method
 

  1. Season the salmon fillets with 0.5 tsp of salt and let them sit for a few minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. In a pan, melt 1 tsp of butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the seasoned salmon to the pan and cook until done, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add 0.5 tbsp of sake, 0.5 tbsp of mirin, and 0.125 tsp of salt to the pan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Remove from heat and flake the salmon.
  6. Stir in 0.25 tsp of Japanese soy sauce and garnish with 1 tsp of toasted white sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the flakes by using different fish like tuna or mackerel, or adding spices such as garlic or chili flakes for extra flavor.

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