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.
Jump to recipe30 min prep · 20 min cook

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.
Tips for the best results
- 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.