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SALMON IN A SPICY CRUST
May 28, 2024
Salmon in a spicy crust. The crunchy nuts and spices will transport you somewhere exotic. This Norwegian salmon recipe makes an unusual entrée.
Recipe courtesy Seafood from Norway
Prep time; 10 minutes
Cooking time: About 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Skill level: Easy
Ingredients
4 Norwegian salmon fillets, skinned and deboned
1 handful of hazelnuts
1 handful of almonds, flaked
4 tbsp sesame seeds
1 bunch of fresh coriander leaves
500g of cherry tomatoes
pickled onions
pepper
fresh curled parsley
olive oil
salt and pepper
Sauce
800g of champignon mushrooms
balsamic vinegar
butter
water
Method
- Finely slice the mushrooms. Sauté in a knob of butter, add the balsamic vinegar and half a glass of water. Leave to cook in the pan for 10 minutes before blending.
- Toast the hazelnuts, almonds and sesame seeds in a frying pan. Add the cilantro and pepper and then chop.
- Divide each salmon filet into 3 pieces, season lightly with salt and pepper. Coat with the spices and fry in a little boiling olive oil for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the baby onion vinaigrette on the plates. Lay the chunks of salmon on top and garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley.
Serve with boiled baby new potatoes or sautéed potatoes and fine green beans.
