Ingredients
- 1 small hot house cucumber, sliced thin
- 1/2 fresh red chile, sliced thin
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (6-ounce) salmon fillet, without skin
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Combine the cucumber, chile, and mint in a mixing bowl. Pour in the vinegar, sprinkle with the sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together so the cucumbers are well coated in the vinegar, the cucumbers will soften and the flavors deepen as it sits.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Season both sides of the salmon with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Sprinkle the top of the salmon with the sesame seeds. Place a cast iron or regular ovenproof skillet on the stove over medium heat. Coat the pan with the oil and when it is nice and hot, lay the salmon in the pan, sesame seed-side down. Sear the salmon for 3 minutes, then stick it in the oven and roast for 10 minutes until it's just cooked through. Serve the salmon on a pile of the chile minted cucumbers.
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By todaysint
Kennewick, WA
on January 07, 2009
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We had friends over for a holiday get together. One friend was raised on the Washington coast and had access to the best fresh salmon & restrauants that knew how to properly cook wonderful salmon dishes. She no longer lives on the coast & never orders salmon because it is never prepared to her liking. She raved about this recipe, had seconds and asked for the recipe. She even called her mother to tell her about her "find" and her mother also wants this recipe. It was truly delicious and easy to prepare. Thanks Tyler! Once again you didn't fail us.
By bbc_10278260
ocean ridge , FL
on June 05, 2008
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after trying this recipe I found it not only good but easy and great for some one on a diet.
By peter_grace_nin...
Franklin, MA
on March 22, 2007
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love it!! salmon was tender and flavorful, the crust was crispy. Definitely will make it again. I didn't know salmon can be this delicous!!
I don't like to eat mint leaves, so i didn't add it into my cucumbers.
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