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Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Mango-Lime Sauce Recipe

Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Mango-Lime Sauce

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By
Andrew Chase
This salmon gets a rich semi-tropical flavour and bold restaurant look by nestling the fillet into a bed of garlicky cucumber salad on top of a subtly spiced mango purée.

Ingredients

6 skinless salmon fillets, (about 4 oz/125 g each)
1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  salt
2 tbsp  (30 mL)  lime juice
1/4 tsp  (1 mL)  pepper
1/3 cup  (75 mL)  sesame seeds
3 tbsp  (45 mL)  peanut or vegetable oil
12 thin slices gingerroot
Cucumber Salad:
2 English cucumbers
1 tsp  (5 mL)  salt
Half sweet red pepper, finely sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup  (60 mL)  rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp  (30 mL)  lime juice
1-1/2 tsp  (7 mL)  granulated sugar
1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  sesame oil
1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  fish sauce or pinch salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp (1 to 2 mL) hot pepper flakes
Mango Purée:
2 ripe mangoes
1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  grated lime rind
1/4 cup  (60 mL)  lime juice
1/4 tsp  (1 mL)  salt
Pinch each cumin and cayenne pepper

Preparation

Cucumber Salad: Halve cucumbers lengthwise, scrape out soft core; halve crosswise. Cut lengthwise into thin long ribbons. Place in bowl and toss with salt; let stand for 30 minutes. Transfer to colander; forcefully press out excess moisture, discarding liquid.

In bowl, toss with sweet red pepper, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, sesame oil, fish sauce and hot pepper flakes. Let stand for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 1 day (bring to room temperature before using).

Mango Purée: Peel and cube mangoes. In food processor or blender, purée with lime rind and juice, salt, cumin and cayenne; set aside. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before using.)

Meanwhile, sprinkle salmon all over with salt; place in nonmetallic dish. Sprinkle with lime juice, turning pieces to coat; marinate for 20 minutes. Drain and sprinkle with pepper.

Place sesame seeds on flat plate; press top and bottom of each fillet into seeds to coat. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry ginger until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove ginger; discard. Add fish to pan; fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes. Flip fish; fry until fish flakes easily when tested and centre is still slightly translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate.

Mound drained cucumber salad onto 6 plates; spoon mango purée around salad. Top salad with salmon.

Makes 6 servings.

Serving(s)
6
Nutritional Information
Per serving: about
Calories 328
Protein 26 g
Fat (total) 19 g
Sat. Fat 3 g
Carbohydrate 16 g
Fibre 2 g
Cholesterol 67 mg
Sodium 593 mg
Calcium 5 % RDI
Iron 11 % RDI
Vitamin A 28 % RDI
Vitamin C 72 % RDI
Folate 26 % RDI

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Source

Homemakers Magazine: November 2005

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