Broiled Furikake Salmon with Tofu Watercress Salad

October 30, 2024 / By Foodland

Broiled Furikake Salmon with Tofu Watercress Salad

"These go great by themselves with rice as a side, but as a pairing they're really delicious and healthy too!" – Chef Keoni Chang, Chief Food Officer
Course Dinner
Cuisine Fish & Seafood
Servings 4

Ingredients  

Furikake Salmon

  • 4 Salmon fillets approximately 4 ounces each, skin off
  • 2 tablespoons Shoyu
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Furikake

Tofu Watercress Salad

  • 2 tablespoons Shoyu
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 Block firm tofu drained and cubed 1 inch
  • 1 Bunch fresh watercress
  • 1 Small cucumber sliced
  • 1 Avocado cubed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions 

Furikake Salmon

  • To make the marinade, in a bowl combine shoyu, mirin, sesame oil, and honey, and mix. Place salmon fillets in the marinade for at least 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler and set it to low.
  • Remove salmon from the marinade and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle furikake generously over the top of each fillet.
  • Broil for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through but still moist and the furikake is crisp.

Tofu Watercress Salad

  • To make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together shoyu, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, vegetable oil, ginger, and honey.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the watercress, cucumber, avocado, and tofu.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper.
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