Furikake Salmon

This silky-smooth, healthy baked salmon is kicked to the next level of flavor with delicious Furikake seasoning which brings a crunchy and delicious ocean umami flavor.

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Why This Recipe Works

• If you are anything like me, you like to try cool new food and seasonings. This seasoning is bomb!
• It takes less than 5 minutes of prep time and it’s in the oven.
• This baked salmon recipe is healthy and nutritious, packed with Omega-3’s and all the good stuff!
• Nori Komi Furikake provides a crunch and flavor unlike anything you have every tried and you are going to love the adventure!
• You might also love a side of Japanese soy sauce for dipping.

What is furikake?

Also known as, Nori Komi Furikake (pronounced Fy-r-ih-kah-kay) is a popular Japanese multi-purpose seasoning. It is a blend of dried nori seaweed, black & white sesame seeds, salt, and kelp powder. It is a combination of crunchy, salty, ocean crunch.

How to use furikake seasoning?

Furikake is an excellent seasoning to bring crunch and extra depth of flavor to many dishes. If you are a seafood lover, you will love this seasoning as the nori seaweed (bonito flakes) and toasted sesame seeds impart a delicious seafood flavor. Some of my favorite dishes to top with this Japanese seasoning are:

• Fish: This is one of my favorites for bowls of rice. You can add some of this rice seasoning and it takes it to a whole new level.
• Popcorn
• Chicken
• Veggies
• Rice or noodles
• Eggs

Where to buy this delicious Japanese seasoning?

This seasoning is quickly growing in popularity and I have spotted it on many local grocery stores and asian specialty stores. However, many brands contain MSG. Thus, my favorite brand is from the fabulous Trader Joe’s which sells a version that is MSG free! You can also find on Amazon. This brand on Amazon is MSG free (be sure to always check current labeling).

How to make this recipe

Ingredients

• 2 – 8 oz salmon filets/fillet (skin on or skinless)
• 1 tablespoon furikake seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Grease pan or use cooking spray.
3. Place salmon fillets on baking sheet or in pyrex baking dish. Salmon skin side down.
4. Sprinkle Furikake seasoning evenly over top of salmon.
5. Bake 13-16 minutes until salmon cooked through. Some recipes call for 10-12 minutes cook time (medium heat) but that depends on the oven.
6. Finish with fresh squeeze of lemon juice.

Related Recipes and Delicious Side Ideas

If you are craving some more delicious salmon recipes, you will love my Baked Lemon Salmon or my Pistachio Crusted Salmon.

A wonderful side to serve with this salmon is Roasted Beets or Roasted Asparagus.

Want to make delicious Japanese rice? Check out my easy Instant Pot Sushi Rice!

For a different recipe variation, you can spread mayonnaise on top of the salmon and sprinkle with furikake.

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