This Furikake Salmon is an easy, delicious, and healthy dish, perfect for busy weeknights as it can be on the table in under 20 minutes! This recipe has only 5 ingredients but is still so flavorful, thanks to the furikake, an umami-packed Japanese seasoning. The salmon is meltingly tender and can be cooked in the oven or air fryer. If you love salmon, then this recipe is a must-try! Serve it with some steamed greens and rice for a quick, delicious, simple meal that is sure to impress.
Let the salmon come to room temperature while the oven heats up.1 lb/ 450g salmon fillets
Mix the mayonnaise, wasabi, and soy in a small bowl.2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon wasabi½ teaspoon soy sauce
Spread the mixture over the salmon fillets.
Sprinkle the furikake over the salmon.3 tablespoons Furikake
To cook in the oven.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and cook in the middle of the oven for 6-8 minutes if you have 4 thin fillets or 8-10 minutes if you have 2 thick fillets.
To cook in the air fryer.
Line the basket with a square of parchment paper or a store-bought liner.
Place the salmon fillets in the basket with space between them. Cook in for 6-8 minutes if you have 4 thin fillets or 8-10 minutes if you have 2 thick fillets.
Notes
The recipe calls for 1lb/460g of salmon. You can use 4 thin pieces or 2 thick pieces.
I like to use kewpie mayo for this recipe but use your favorite brand. Please don't use a low-fat or fat-reduced alternative, as they don't cook well.