Salmon with Sesame Crust, Black Rice, and Dill-Lemon Sauce

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This recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in sesame seeds, served alongside earthy black rice, a sautéed vegetable medley, and a bright dill-lemon white wine sauce. It's a balanced and flavorful meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

2,217kcal

2 Portions · 1,280 g

Protein
111 g
Carbohydrates
168 g
Fat
115 g
Fiber
21 g
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2

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  • Salmon Fillet360 grams
  • Sesame Seeds30 grams
  • Black rice250 milliliters
  • Sesame Oil10 milliliters
  • Zucchini200 grams
  • Mushrooms200 grams
  • white onion100 grams
  • Black Pepper2 pinches
  • Ground coriander2 grams
  • Ground cumin2 grams
  • Fresh Parsley½ bunch
  • Fresh Dill½ bunch
  • Lemon½
  • White Wine50 milliliters
  • Butter30 grams
  • Olive Oil30 milliliters
  • Salt2 pinches
  • Egg1

Preparation

  1. 1

    Wash and finely dice the zucchini, mushrooms, and white onion.

  2. 2

    Chop fresh parsley for garnish and fresh dill for the sauce.

  3. 3

    Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.

  4. 4

    Season salmon fillets with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into a small bowl for the sauce.

Cooking Black Rice

  1. 6

    Rinse the black rice under cold water.

  2. 7

    Combine black rice with 375 ml of water and a pinch of salt in a small pot.

  3. 8

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to very low and cover.

  4. 9

    Simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

    Timer15 min
  5. 10

    Stir in 10 ml of sesame oil into the cooked rice.

  6. 11

    Keep the rice covered and warm.

Sautéing Vegetables

  1. 12

    Heat 15 ml of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. 13

    Add the diced white onion to the pan.

  3. 14

    Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

    Timer4 min
  4. 15

    Add the diced mushrooms to the pan.

  5. 16

    Sauté for another 5-7 minutes until mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown.

    Timer7 min
  6. 17

    Add the diced zucchini to the pan.

  7. 18

    Cook for 3-5 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp.

    Timer5 min
  8. 19

    Season the vegetables with a pinch of black pepper, 2 g of ground coriander, and 2 g of ground cumin.

  9. 20

    Stir well to combine the spices.

  10. 21

    Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking Salmon

  1. 22

    Spread 30 g of sesame seeds on a plate.

  2. 23

    Stir the egg in a plate.

  3. 24

    Gently press each salmon fillet into the egg, then sesame seeds to coat both sides.

  4. 25

    Heat 15 ml of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

  5. 26

    Place the sesame-crusted salmon fillets in the hot pan.

  6. 27

    Cook for 15 seconds on each side, then another 1-2 minutes on the skin side until crispy.

    Timer30 s
    Timer2 min
  7. 28

    Remove the salmon from the pan and keep warm.

Making Dill-Lemon White Wine Sauce

  1. 29

    In the same pan used for salmon (or a separate small saucepan), melt 30 g of butter over medium-low heat.

  2. 30

    Add 50 ml of white wine to the pan.

  3. 31

    Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

    Timer3 min
  4. 32

    Stir in the fresh chopped dill.

  5. 33

    Add the lemon juice to the sauce.

  6. 34

    Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 35

    Portion the cooked black rice onto plates.

  2. 36

    Place a generous serving of the sautéed vegetables next to the rice.

  3. 37

    Spoon the dill-lemon white wine sauce onto the plate.

  4. 38

    Carefully place the sesame-crusted salmon fillets on top of the sauce.

  5. 39

    Garnish the vegetables with fresh chopped parsley.

  6. 40

    Optionally, add a small sprig of fresh dill on the salmon for extra aroma.

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