Sesame-Crusted Salmon

Submitted by MARIA MAC

"This recipe is a simple as they come. You can make a glaze or dill sauce for this or serve it plain."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 -6 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each, skinned
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup sesame seeds

directions

1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
2. Rub both sides with a little sesame oil and coat the fillets with sesame seeds.
3. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet, preferably non-stick, over moderate heat until the oil shimmers.
4. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet and cook without moving them until the bottoms are browned and the bottom half of the fillets are opaque, about 5 minutes.
5. Turn the fillets and cook, without moving them, until the flesh is opaque and firm to the touch, about 5 minutes.
6. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Lille]

Perfect simplicity. Made this with Copper River salmon and served Shanghai bok choy with oyster sauce on the side.

 

[Kim12469]

I've made this twice now...absolutely deeee-licious! It's simple to prepare and really brings out the lovely salmon flavor. This is a definite keeper. I served it with Roasted Pea Pods.

 

[Kathleen L.]

This is a lovely way to have Sockeye salmon for a change. Thank you.

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

Delicious! since i was the only one eating this I used only 1 fillet of Atlantic salmon and reduced all ingredients, I have to say I did use a little oil in the pan, this was very good, thanks for sharing MRSJSPANTS!

 

[ChefLee]

I made a salmon sampler tonight and this was one I tried!!! This is a great salmon recipe!!! I used light and dark sesame seeds and they created a great crust when cooked in the skillet!! The oil from the sesame seeds really flavored the salmon too. Enjoyed this a lot, thanks for posting!!