Triple Mustard Salmon

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 3 Tbs. toasted wheat germ
• 1 Tbs. yellow mustard seeds, crushed
• 4 6-oz. skinless salmon fillets
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 1/2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 Tbs. olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

In a shallow dish, combine the wheat germ and mustard seeds. Season salmon with salt and pepper. In a bowl blend the Dijon mustard with the dry mustard and spread it over the skinned side of the salmon, Dip the mustard side of the fillets in the wheat germ mixture until thickly coated.

In a nonstick skillet heat the oil until shimmering. Add the fillets, crust side down, and cook over moderately high heat until browned and crisp, 3 minutes. Turn the fillets and cook 3 minutes longer. Transfer to plate and serve crust side up.