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Published: Oct 14, 2022 by Genevieve · This post may contain affiliate links.

Furikake Salmon

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Two baked salmon fillets brushed with mayonnaise and sprinlked with furikake sit on a white plate with the words Furikake Salmon and the URL www.twocloveskitchen.com.
Two baked salmon fillets brushed with mayonnaise and sprinlked with furikake sit on a white plate with the words Furikake Salmon and the URL www.twocloveskitchen.com.
Two baked salmon fillets brushed with mayonnaise and sprinlked with furikake sit on a white plate with the words Furikake Salmon and the URL www.twocloveskitchen.com.
Two baked salmon fillets brushed with mayonnaise and sprinlked with furikake sit on a white plate with the words Furikake Salmon and the URL www.twocloveskitchen.com.
Two baked salmon fillets brushed with mayonnaise and sprinlked with furikake sit on a white plate with the words Furikake Salmon and the URL www.twocloveskitchen.com.
Two baked salmon fillets brushed with mayonnaise and sprinlked with furikake sit on a white plate with the words Furikake Salmon and the URL www.twocloveskitchen.com.
Two baked salmon fillets brushed with mayonnaise and sprinlked with furikake sit on a white plate with the words Furikake Salmon and the URL www.twocloveskitchen.com.
Two baked salmon fillets brushed with mayonnaise and sprinlked with furikake sit on a white plate with the words Furikake Salmon and the URL www.twocloveskitchen.com.

Furikake Salmon is a baked salmon marinated in soy, sugar, ginger, garlic, and jalapeño, brushed with mayonnaise, and sprinkled with furikake. It's a delicious, rich, savory, sweet, and easy weeknight dinner your family will love!

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Two baked salmon fillets coated in mayonnaise and furikake sit on a white plate on a blue and white linen with lime slices.
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Why You'll Love This Dish

Furikake is a Japanese seasoning blend typically made with toasted sesame seeds, nori (seaweed), salt, and sugar.

Traditionally, Furikake Salmon is simply coated with mayonnaise (sometimes mixed with wasabi), sprinkled with furikake, and baked. It has its origins in Hawaii.

My version amplifies the original flavors by marinating the salmon in a combination of garlic, ginger, jalapeño, soy, and brown sugar before baking. This marinade adds wonderful savory, spicy, and sweet notes to an otherwise simple salmon preparation.

Plus, I will take any chance to add more garlic to my life.

If you aren't a big fan of mayonnaise (I know many of you!), try this dish without it. Mayonnaise will keep the fish tender and make the furikake adhere better, but it will still adhere without.

What You'll Need

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  • Salmon Fillets I like the brand Mowi, which offers high-quality, sustainable farm-raised salmon. The taste and texture of their fish is always excellent.
  • Fresh Garlic chopped finely or grated on a microplane
  • Fresh Ginger chopped or grated, as above
  • Jalapeño or another hot pepper will work here if you don't have jalapeño on hand. You could try a small amount of very finely chopped serrano or a pinch of cayenne.
  • Brown Sugar You could also use light brown or Demerara sugar.
  • Soy Sauce Using soy sauce here allows you to omit salt. I used regular soy sauce, as opposed to low sodium, and the fish was perfectly seasoned for my taste. If you taste the fish once it is baked and it needs salt, feel free to add a pinch or drizzle some soy sauce over top.
  • Neutral Oil such as grapeseed oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil will work great here.
  • Mayonnaise full fat, preferably. Mayo helps create a moist, tender fish as well as adding a little bit of richness.
  • Furikake You can generally find this in the ethnic aisle of a regular grocery store. You can also purchase it online.
  • Fresh Lime or Lemon to squeeze over top if desired.

How to Prepare

Step One: Finely chop or grate the garlic and ginger, finely chop the jalapeño, and mix in a container with soy sauce, neutral oil, and brown sugar. Brush the marinade over the flesh side of the salmon in a sturdy ceramic baking dish or on a sheet tray.

Chopped ginger, garlic, and jalapeño sit in a white bowl.
The marinade for Furikake Salmon is mixed with a white spatula.
Oil, soy sauce, and sugar are added to the ginger, garlic, and jalapeño.
Two salmon fillets are brushed with marinade.

Step Two: Let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Two salmon fillets covered in chopped garlic, ginger, jalapeño, soy sauce, sugar, and oil sit in a round baking dish.

Step Three: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Remove the larger pieces of jalapeños, ginger, and garlic from the fish and discard the marinade from the baking dish. Wipe clean or switch to a clean baking dish.

Two salmon fillets are blotted dry.

Step Four: Spray or drizzle some cooking oil in the base of the dish, brush the salmon with mayonnaise, and sprinkle with furikake.

Salmon fillets are brushed with mayonnaise and sprinkled with furikake.

Step Five: Once the oven is up the temperature, bake the salmon for 10-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125 to 130°F.

Baked salmon fillets coated in mayonnaise and furikake sit in a white baking dish.

This will produce a moist, tender, medium to medium-rare salmon fillet. If you prefer a more well-done salmon, cook to your desired doneness.

Drizzle with lemon or lime and serve right away.

Variations

Traditional For a faster and easier dish, you can omit the marinade. This is a more traditional version of Furikake Salmon.

No Mayo Marinate the salmon for up to 2 hours and then coat with furikake and bake.

Less Spicy Devein (remove the white membrane and seeds from the interior of) the jalapeño before chopping or omit it altogether for a less spicy version.

More Spicy Try using a whole jalapeño instead of half.

How to Store

Cooked salmon can be stored for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.

To reheat, preheat the oven to 275°F. Place the salmon on a sheet tray or in a baking dish and heat for about 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125 to 130°F.

This tip (which worked incredibly well for me) is originally discussed in this article.

If possible, though, serve your salmon right out of the oven for the best texture and taste.

FAQ

What is furikake?

Furikake is a Japanese seasoning blend typically made with toasted sesame seeds, nori (seaweed), salt and sugar.

Can I use frozen salmon?

I recommend thawing your frozen salmon in the fridge overnight before marinating.

I like my salmon more well done. What temperature should I use?

Measure for an internal temperature of 145°F for a very firm, well-done salmon.

Can I freeze this salmon once it is cooked?

I do not recommend freezing the salmon after cooking as the mayo's texture will suffer.

How to Serve

This salmon is delicious with some steamed rice and vegetables. I have served it with brown rice and simply sautéed summer squash, zucchini, asparagus, or other vegetables.

I love this tip for freezing brown rice to always have some on hand, or try this wonderful Instant Pot Brown Rice!

It is excellent with these Green Beans and Potatoes or this Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli.

You could also try it alongside some traditional Hawaiian side dishes, such as this Hawaiian Macaroni Salad or these Garlic Noodles.

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If you're in the mood for more seafood, try these recipes:

Penne al Salmone

Gravlax Tartine

Crab Legs with Garlic Butter

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Two baked salmon fillets coated in mayonnaise and furikake sit on a white plate on a blue and white linen with lime slices.

Furikake Salmon

Flavorful and easy marinated, baked salmon coated in savory, sweet furikake.
5 from 27 votes
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Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: Baked Salmon, Easy, Quick
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Calories: 368kcal
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Equipment

  • Baking Dish or Sheet Tray
  • Microplane (optional)

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 2 fillets salmon
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon furikake
  • 2 slices lime or lemon for squeezing over salmon, optional

Marinade

  • 1 inch ginger grated of minced
  • 1 clove garlic grated or minced
  • ½ jalapeño minced
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oil neutral, such as grapeseed, avocado or vegetable

Instructions

Marinade

  • Create the marinade. Add solid ingredients to the liquid ingredients in a jar or other container and mix well.

Salmon

  • Pat salmon fillets dry. Brush the marinade over the flesh side of the salmon in a baking dish or on a sheet tray. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Remove the larger pieces of jalapeño, garlic and ginger from the salmon fillets. Pour out the marinade and wipe off the dish or sheet tray or switch the salmon to a clean baking dish. Spray some pan spray or add a bit of oil to the dish and position the salmon on top of it.
  • Evenly brush the mayonnaise over the flesh side of the fish. Sprinkle each fillet evenly with furikake.
  • Place in the oven to bake for 10-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 125 to 130°F. Serve with lime or lemon wedges.

Notes

  • These directions are for a medium to medium-rare salmon. If you prefer a more well-done salmon, cook longer/to your desired doneness.
  • This recipe can be made without mayonnaise if you do not like it. The texture will be slightly less moist, but the furikake will still adhere to the salmon.
  • Try making this dish more or less spicy by adjusting the amount of jalapeño.
  • Cooked salmon can be stored safely in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, place in a 275°F oven for about 15 minutes or until the fish reaches 125-130°F.
  • I do not recommend freezing the finished dish. 
  • To make a full meal, serve alongside some steamed rice and simply sautéed vegetables of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Jennifer says

    June 29, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    LOVED this salmon recipe! The marinade gave the salmon so much flavor and that topping was on point! Yum!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      June 29, 2022 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! I’m glad you liked it.

      Reply
  2. Glenda says

    June 29, 2022 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    I had never worked with furikake before. I like the umami flavor it brought to the salmon. The recipe is delicious!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      June 29, 2022 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed.

      Reply
  3. Kate says

    June 30, 2022 at 2:58 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Love the flavor of the furikake with the salmon. I'll be making this again. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      July 01, 2022 at 12:34 am

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Greta says

    June 30, 2022 at 11:30 pm

    5 stars
    The salmon looks fabulous. The taste is incredible. It's a must to make for my kids. They love salmon and will be nice to try something different.

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      July 01, 2022 at 12:34 am

      Thanks Greta!

      Reply
  5. Jere Cassidy says

    July 01, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    5 stars
    Found the furikake and made this easy salmon recipe. Loved the flavor with that great marinade.

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      July 03, 2022 at 12:24 am

      Thanks you Jere!

      Reply
  6. Jenn says

    October 20, 2022 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    This is delish! I keep coming back and making it again and again! Love how easy AND flavorful it is!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      October 21, 2022 at 11:29 am

      Thanks so much, Jenn! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  7. Glenda says

    October 20, 2022 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and simple salmon recipe! The marinating time is short, so it was quick and easy to get dinner on the table, tonight. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      October 21, 2022 at 11:29 am

      Yay! Thanks Glenda. So glad you enjoyed.

      Reply
  8. Molly Pisula says

    October 20, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Love how easy and flavorful this is. The combination of the marinade with the mayo and furikake is just amazing!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      October 21, 2022 at 11:29 am

      Thank you for the kind words, Molly! I’m happy you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  9. MacKenzie says

    October 20, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    5 stars
    This salmon recipe turned out amazing. It was so moist and flavorful.

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      October 21, 2022 at 11:28 am

      Thanks MacKenzie!

      Reply
  10. Heidi says

    October 20, 2022 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    I am always looking for new ways to prepare salmon. Living in the northwest USA, we have salmon a lot! This recipe was absolutely delicious and was a new way for us to enjoy salmon.

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      October 21, 2022 at 11:28 am

      I’m jealous! I’d love to have all that salmon. So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  11. Shelby says

    October 24, 2022 at 5:42 am

    5 stars
    The ginger on this salmon gives it such an amazing flavor! perfect as the main course or thrown into something like a salmon sandwich or pasta!

    Reply
    • Genevieve says

      November 01, 2022 at 10:59 am

      We love that ginger, too! Thanks Shelby.

      Reply

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