Sesame Salmon Fillets with Red Onion and Ginger Cream

By franny-2

A golden sesame seed crust lends a distinctive taste and texture to salmon and the zesty cream sauce creates a simply elegant finish.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces thick salmon fillet (each 6 oz/175 g)
• Salt and pepper
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tbsp (22 mL) minced gingerroot
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) rice vinegar
• 1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; press tops into seeds.

Place skin side down on buttered, foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in 450°F (230°C) oven for 10 to 15 min or just until white juices appear.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and ginger until soft, about 5 min. Stir in vinegar until evaporated. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 min; season with salt and pepper.

Spoon sauce on serving plates and top with salmon