ROASTED SALMON WITH TOASTED SESAME SLAW

Roasted Salmon With Toasted Sesame Slaw image

Raw bean sprouts are the unexpected star in this version of coleslaw. The toasted sesame-seed vinaigrette brings out the natural earthiness in the crisp sprouts and shredded cabbage. This slaw, beaming with bright ginger, lemon and scallion, is the perfect accompaniment to silky, rich salmon. For a more filling meal, serve with white or brown rice on the side.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
3 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
2 tablespoons peeled, grated ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
3 cups bean sprouts (about 6 ounces)
1 cup shredded cabbage (about 3 ounces)
1 cup shredded carrots (about 3 ounces)
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange salmon on a rimmed baking sheet. Rub with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until opaque and medium throughout, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds over low heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes; scrape into a large bowl. Add sesame oil, scallions, ginger, lemon juice, mayonnaise, garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Reserve 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette in a small bowl.
To the large bowl, add bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots and chickpeas, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Spoon reserved vinaigrette over the salmon and serve with the slaw.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 852, UnsaturatedFat 43 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 993 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams