Sesame Salmon Fillets with Red Onion and Ginger Cream

Name: Sesame Salmon Fillets with Red Onion and Ginger Cream
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 6 oz (175 g) pieces thick salmon fillet; Salt and ppper to taste; 3 tbsp (45 mL) sesame seeds toasted; 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced; 1 1/2 tbsp (22 mL) minced fresh ginger; 2 tbsp (30 mL) rice vinegar; 1 cup (250 mL) 35 % cream

A golden sesame seed crust lends a distinctive taste and texture to salmon and the zesty cream sauce creates a simply elegant finish.

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 15 min - 20 min

Yields 4 servings

sesame salmon fillets with red onion and ginger cream

Ingredients

4 6 oz (175 g) pieces thick salmon fillet
Salt and ppper to taste
3 tbsp (45 mL) sesame seeds toasted
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
1 1/2 tbsp (22 mL) minced fresh ginger
2 tbsp (30 mL) rice vinegar
1 cup (250 mL) 35 % cream

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Preparation

Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; press tops into seeds.

Place skin side down on buttered, foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in 450 °F (230 °C) oven for 10 to 15 min or just until white juices appear.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and ginger until soft, about 5 min. Stir in vinegar until evaporated. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 min; season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce on serving plates and top with salmon.

Tips

To toast sesame seeds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl and let cool.