SESAME SEED-ENCRUSTED SALMON

SESAME SEED-ENCRUSTED SALMON image

Categories Fish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
GARNISH
Fresh cilantro
Sushi ginger
Low-sodium

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F 2. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place sesame seeds in shallow baking dish. Brush salmon fillets lightly with oil and dredge the flesh side (not skin side) in the seeds. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon seed-side down in the pan just until it is light golden-do not burn the seeds or they will be bitter. Lightly brown skin side also. Transfer fillets, sesame seed side up, to a baking dish and place the salmon in the oven. Roast for 7 to 8 min. Serve the roast salmon immediately with cilantro, sushi ginger, and low-sodium soy sauce.