Sesame-and-Curry-Crusted Salmon with Tomato Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame-and-Curry-Crusted Salmon with Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 1/4 pound center-cut, skinless salmon fillet; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/4 pound center-cut, skinless salmon fillet
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

1
Preheat the oven to 425.
2
In a spice grinder, combine the sesame seeds, curry powder and crushed red pepper and pulse until coarsely ground.
3
Season the salmon with salt and pepper, brush one side of the fillet with 1 tablespoon of the Dijon mustard and coat with the ground sesame seed mixture.
4
In a large, ovenproof, nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
5
Add the salmon, coated side down, and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
6
Carefully flip the salmon.
7
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for about 10 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked through.
8
Transfer the salmon to a cutting board.
9
In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the remaining 1 teaspoon of mustard and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
10
Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
11
Add the tomatoes, serrano chile and cilantro and toss.
12
Cut the salmon into 4 pieces and serve right away with the tomato salad.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1 1/4 pound center-cut, skinless salmon fillet, and more.

Yes, Sesame-and-Curry-Crusted Salmon with Tomato Salad 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.

Sesame-and-Curry-Crusted Salmon with Tomato Salad

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