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Quick and Flavorful! Seared Salmon with Scallion Sauce

A sake lover’s dream. Seared salmon meets scallion magic.

November 13, 2025
Prep Time5 min
🍳Cook Time10 min
Total Time15 min
Quick and Flavorful! Seared Salmon with Scallion Sauce

Seared Salmon with Scallion Sauce is a simple yet flavorful Japanese-inspired dish you can prepare in just minutes.
By lightly searing the surface of the sashimi-grade salmon, you bring out its natural sweetness while keeping the inside tender and juicy.

The scallion sauce, made with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of sugar, adds a rich aroma and refreshing finish that perfectly balances the richness of the salmon.
This combination of crispy edges, silky texture, and savory sauce makes it irresistible.

It’s quick to make, elegant to serve, and pairs beautifully with chilled sake or a crisp white wine.
Perfect for a relaxing night in — delicious, comforting, and full of umami flavor. 🍶✨

What you'll need

  • Sashimi-grade salmon: 150–200g
  • Salt & pepper: to taste
  • vegetable oil: a small amount
  • ☆ Scallion Sauce
  • Scallions (green onions): 4 stalks
  • Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
  • Sesame oil: 1½ tbsp
  • Sugar: 1 tsp
  • Chicken stock powder: ½ tsp

How to make it

1
Step 1

Finely chop the scallions. In a bowl, mix them with soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and chicken stock powder to make the scallion sauce.

2
Step 2

Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Lightly oil a pan and sear the surface of the salmon for about 5 seconds on each side.

3
Step 3

Slice the salmon into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with the scallion sauce, and you’re done!

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