Salmon with a Sweet Potato Crust and Smoked Salmon-Chile Mulato Sauce

1. 1

   Mix the sweet potato, egg white, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the nutmeg in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Sprinkle the salmon all over with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Spoon one fourth of the sweet potato mixture over each salmon fillet, and pat it out to form a crust.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a large heavy saute pan over high heat.

5. 5

   Carefully place the salmon pieces, crust side down, in the pan.

6. 6

   Cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

7. 7

   Using a spatula, carefully turn the salmon pieces over and cook for 8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.

8. 8

   Spoon 1/4 cup of the sauce onto each of 4 serving plates.

9. 9

   Place a piece of salmon on each plate, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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