Seafood dinner · Asian-inspired
Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Crisp Chive Wontons
Sesame-crusted salmon with crisp chive wontons, ginger-soy greens, and a bright rice-vinegar dipping sauce.
Tested method, practical cues
Why this sesame-crusted salmon with crisp chive wontons works
Sesame-crusted salmon with crisp chive wontons, ginger-soy greens, and a bright rice-vinegar dipping sauce. This detailed method emphasizes timing, texture, and the visual cues that matter, making it approachable for a first attempt and dependable enough to repeat.
Before you start
- Do not overfill wontons or the seams may burst.
- Salmon cooking time depends on thickness; temperature is more reliable than color alone.
Complete recipe
Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Crisp Chive Wontons
4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, 5 ounces each
- 3 tablespoons mixed white and black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 16 wonton wrappers
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup finely chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 cups baby bok choy
Step-by-step instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Mix soy sauce and honey, brush over salmon, and press sesame seeds onto the tops.
- Bake salmon on a lined sheet for 9 to 12 minutes, until it flakes and reaches 145°F at the thickest point.
- Mix cream cheese, chives, and ginger. Fill each wonton wrapper with 1 teaspoon, moisten edges, fold into triangles, and press out air.
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium. Cook wontons for 2 minutes per side until crisp, adding a splash of water and covering briefly if the filling needs warming.
- Wilt bok choy in the skillet. Stir rice vinegar and sesame oil together and serve alongside salmon, greens, and wontons.
Recipe success tips
Read the full method once before cooking, measure the ingredients first, and use the appearance and texture cues in each step alongside the stated timing.
- Do not overfill wontons or the seams may burst.
- Salmon cooking time depends on thickness; temperature is more reliable than color alone.
Make ahead, storage, and leftovers
Refrigerate salmon and wontons separately for up to 2 days. Reheat wontons in a 375°F oven and salmon gently until hot.
Frequently asked questions
Can I air-fry the wontons?
Yes. Brush lightly with oil and air-fry at 375°F for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once.
Can I use trout?
Steelhead trout works with the same method and temperature guidance.