Seared Spiced Salmon Steaks With Black Bean Salsa

Name: Seared Spiced Salmon Steaks With Black Bean Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the SALMON; 6 (5 -6 ounce) salmon steaks (150-175g); 3 fat garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons rock salt (level teaspoons); 1 1/2 inches piece gingerroot (4-cm); 2 limes, zest of grated, reserve the juice for the salsa; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground cumin; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (15g); 2 tablespoons olive oil; black pepper (freshly milled); for the SALSA; 2/3 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight in twice their volume cold water (4oz, 110g); 3 medium ripe but firm tomatoes, skinned, de-seeded and finely chopped; 1 red chile, de-seeded and finely chopped; 15 g fresh coriander (1/2oz, ca 7 tbsp); 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 limes, juice of (reserved from the salmon recipe); 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

for the SALMON
6 (5 -6 ounce) salmon steaks (150-175g)
3 fat garlic cloves
2 teaspoons rock salt (level teaspoons)
1 1/2 inches piece gingerroot (4-cm)
2 limes, zest of grated, reserve the juice for the salsa
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cumin
6 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (15g)
2 tablespoons olive oil
black pepper (freshly milled)
for the SALSA
2/3 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight in twice their volume cold water (4oz, 110g)
3 medium ripe but firm tomatoes, skinned, de-seeded and finely chopped
1 red chile, de-seeded and finely chopped
15 g fresh coriander (1/2oz, ca 7 tbsp)
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 limes, juice of (reserved from the salmon recipe)
1/2 teaspoon salt

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SALSA:
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To make the salsa, rinse the beans in plenty of cold water, put them in a saucepan with enough water to cover, bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat and simmer the beans for 30 minutes until tender. Drain and allow them to cool completely before adding all the other ingredients. Then leave them covered for several hours to allow the flavours to develop.
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SALMON:
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A few hours before you want to cook the salmon, wipe each of the steaks with damp kitchen paper and remove any visible bones using tweezers. Place the salmon on a plate, then, with a pestle and mortar, crush the garlic cloves and rock salt together until you have a creamy puree. Now add the grated ginger, lime zest, cinnamon and cumin, 1 tbsp of olive oil and the chopped coriander, and a good grind of black pepper. Mix everything together and spread a little of this mixture on each salmon steak. Cover with clingfilm and set aside for the flavours to develop and permeate the salmon.
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When you're ready to cook the salmon, pre-heat the grill to its highest setting. Brush the baking sheet with olive oil and put it under the grill to heat up. When the grill is really hot, remove the baking sheet using an oven glove, and place the salmon pieces on it. They will sear and sizzle as they touch the hot metal. Position the tray 3 inches (7.5 cm) from the heat and grill them for 7 minutes exactly. Use a kitchen timer as the timing is vital.
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Remove them when the time is up and use a sharp knife to ease the skins off. Transfer to warm plates and garnish with sprigs of coriander. Serve immediately with the black bean salsa.

795

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for the SALMON, 6 (5 -6 ounce) salmon steaks (150-175g), 3 fat garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons rock salt (level teaspoons), and more.

Yes, Seared Spiced Salmon Steaks With Black Bean Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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