Sesame Salmon Fillets with Red Onion and Ginger Cream
- Course Main Dishes
- Prep. Time 10 mins
- Cooking Time 15 mins
- Yields 4
Preparation
What You Need
A golden sesame seed crust lends a distinctive taste and texture to salmon and the zesty cream sauce creates a simply elegant finish.
4 pieces thick salmon fillet (each 6 oz/175 g)
Salt and pepper
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 gingerroot
2 tbsp (25 mL) rice vinegar
1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream
Instructions
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.
View the latest tips or add one of your ownNutritional Info
Per serving
Energy : 561 Calories
Protein : 34 g
Carbohydrates : 5 g
Fat : 45 g
Fibre : 1 g
Sodium : 139 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient % DV*
Calcium : 9 % / 95 mg
Vitamin B12 : 202 %
Vitamin D : 193 %
Niacin : 80 %
Vitamin B6 :56 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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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.
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