Asian Salmon Loaf With Wasabi Mayo

In 'Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist'

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce)  salmon fillets, skinned, pinbones removed
• 2  ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped
• 2  scallions, finely chopped (white and light green parts)
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 2  teaspoons  toasted sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup  plain  dried breadcrumbs
• 2  large eggs
•  olive oil
• 1  tablespoon black sesame seed
• 1  tablespoon  white sesame seeds

• Wasabi Mayo

• 1  tablespoon wasabi paste (or 1-2 t. powdered wasabi)
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  teaspoon water, plus more if needed
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cut the salmon fillet into 4-5 large pieces and place in a food processor.
3. Pulse about 6 times, add the smoked salmon, and pulse another 4-5 times, stopping while the fish still has some texture.
4. Transfer the salmon to a bowl and add the scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, bread crumbs, and eggs.
5. Mix with a spoon or your hands until well combined.
6. Shape the salmon mixture into a loaf about 8 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 1-2 inches high and place it in an oiled 9 x 12 inch pan, preferably Pyrex.
7. Pour the black and white sesame seeds into a cup and mix them.
8. Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the top of the salmon loaf, pressing lightly to make the seeds adhere.
9. Bake for20-30 minutes, or until the loaf feels springy to the touch and an instant-read thermometer measures 145° in the thickest part.
10. Mayo-in a small bowl, whisk the wasabi into the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, tasting after each addition.
11. If it's not spicy enough, add another 1/2 teaspoon.
12. Add the water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, stirring , until the mayo has the consistency of a sauce.
13. Just before serving, fold in the chopped chives, stirring until they are evenly distributed.
14. To serve, slice the salmon loaf and spoon a good dollop of the mayo beside each slice.