Pepper, Coriander, and Sesame-Seed Encrusted Salmon

By Bostoncook

CL, 3/01

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 salmon fillets, skinned
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup apricot nectar
• 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
• 1/8 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ginger root, minced

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place sesame, pepper, coriander and salt in ziploc bag. Crush seeds. Place in shallow bowl. Coat 1 side of each fillet with seeds.

2. Heat oil in skillet. Add fillets, seed side down. Saute 4 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.

3. Add apricot nectar, pepper, vinegar and ginger to pan. Boil, scraping up browned bits. Cook 1 minute. Reduce heat, return fish to pan, baste with sauce. Cover and simmer 1 minute.

Excellent: 9