Sesame Topped Salmon Food

SESAME CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Take salmon out of fridge 20 minutes before cooking.
• Preheat oven to 220C/430F (standard) or 200C/390F (fan). Place shelf about 20cm/8" from the broiler heat source at the top of the oven.
• Sprinkle both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.
• Place sesame in shallow dish. Press salmon into sesame seeds to coat on all sides. Place on tray.
• Drizzle top with oil.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Flick to broiler on high - broil / grill for 3 minutes until the top is a bit golden (or bake for 5 minutes, but won't be as golden). (Note 5)
• Remove from oven, rest 3 minutes. Serve with soba and greens, garnished with scallions (optional) and drizzled with Dressing.

SESAME-CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Mix the sesame seeds and red pepper flakes on a plate, then press the salmon fillets into the mixture to coat.
• Heat half the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the salmon, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
• Heat the remaining oil in the skillet over high heat, add the vegetables, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until just cooked. Drizzle the soy sauce over the vegetables and serve with the salmon and basmati rice.

GLAZED SESAME SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a shallow dish, mix together the chilli sauce, soy, sesame oil, rice wine, garlic and ginger. Lay the pieces of salmon in the marinade, skin-side up, and set aside for 15 mins.
• Put the marinated salmon on a baking tray, skin-side down, and spoon over a little of the leftover marinade. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and roast in the oven for 15 mins, or until done to your liking. Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.

SESAME SALMON

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sherry, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
• Place salmon in a glass baking dish and pour soy sauce mixture over salmon. Cover, and chill for at least 2 hours, turning once halfway through.
• Once salmon has chilled, place on a heated broiler pan and broil 4" from the heat (or can use the grill) for about 5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through.
• Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion just before serving.

SESAME-CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
• Rub both sides with a little sesame oil and coat the fillets with sesame seeds.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet, preferably non-stick, over moderate heat until the oil shimmers.
• 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.
• Turn the fillets and cook, without moving them, until the flesh is opaque and firm to the touch, about 5 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

SESAME-TOPPED SALMON

Steps:

• Wash and dry salmon and sprinkle sesame seeds on the top.
• Measure fish at its thickest point, and cook 8 to 10 minutes to the inch. Heat oil in nonstick skillet, place salmon bottom side down and cook over medium heat. Turn and saute until fish is cooked through and sesame seeds are brown.

SESAME SALMON SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy. Add the salmon, sour cream, garlic, sesame seeds, Liquid Smoke if desired, cilantro, parsley, dill, salt and pepper; beat until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

BAKED SESAME GINGER SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Combine: marinade, sesame oil, and peanut butter. Mix well (you might need to 'nuke it for a few seconds) until creamy.
• Cut each salmon fillet in half to give 4 nice salmon chunks. Spoon the mixture over the fish, evenly dividing among the 4 chunks.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish flakes with a fork.

BROILED SESAME SALMON

Steps:

• To make marinade, in a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, syrup, lemon juice, and ginger; whisk to blend.
• Place salmon pieces in a nonreactive (not aluminum) container.
• Pour marinade over them and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Preheat broiler. Spray a nonstick broiler pan with olive oil.
• Place salmon, skin side up, on pan and transfer marinade to a small saucepan.
• Broil salmon 4 inches from heat for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, bring marinade to a boil; simmer 2 minutes.
• Turn salmon, baste with marinade, sprinkle with sesame seeds and broil another 4 minutes or until just cooked through.
• Fish and marinade can be served hot, at room temperature or chilled. Spoon a tablespoon of boiled marinade over each piece; garnish with green onion.

SESAME CRUSTED WILD SALMON

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Toast the sesame seeds in the oven for 5 minutes or when browned.
• rub the top of the salmon with the sesame oil and sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper.
• Dredge the tops of the salmon onto the toasted seeds lightly butter a baking dish and place salmon on top then place in oven for 10-15 minutes dependant on the thickness of the salmon.
• Once the salmon is baking melt the butter on med high heat and glaze the onion and ginger in the butter for about 5 minutes.
• Salt and pepper the mixture and then place the rice vinegar in until vinegar evaporates.
• then stir in the coconut milk or cream and boil for 2 minutes turn heat down low and wait for the salmon.
• Place portions of the mixtur on a plate and top with salmon with your rice and veggies on the side.

SESAME SALMON FILLET

Steps:

• Place the salmon in a shallow dish.
• Combine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, oil, mustard, and ginger; pour over salmon.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
• Drain and discard marinade.
• Broil the salmon or grill, covered, over medium high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and onions.