Easy Ginger Sesame Salmon (Asian-Inspired)

Make glaze/marinade: Combine ingredients in small saucepan and whisk to combine. Bring pan to a medium high heat and let simmer, reducing heat as needed. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour over salmon in a shallow baking dish to marinate 15-30 minutes or set aside, if using as a glaze.

Sear salmon: Pat salmon dry with paper towel. In a large cast iron skillet, drizzle some olive oil around the pan and then sprinkle some salt and pepper (helps keep the skin from sticking) in an even layer. Place salmon fillets, skin side down, in the skillet. Sprinkle the top of the salmon with additional salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes.

Baste: While the salmon cooks, use a basting brush to apply a layer of glaze (I suggest pouring about a tablespoon or two in a little bowl to keep it separate).

Flip: Use a fish spatula to carefully flip the salmon.

Continue cooking: cook without moving the fillets until the center reaches 125 degrees F internal temp, about 6-8 minutes. Option to continue basting as needed.

Serve: we love serving with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice and Braised Baby Bok Choy, plus an added drizzle of the glaze on top!