Sesame Encrusted Salmon With Pinot Noir Reduction

Name: Sesame Encrusted Salmon With Pinot Noir Reduction
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters extra virgin olive oil; 2 servings fresh ground black pepper; 355 milliliters Pinot Noir or red wine; 454 grams salmon filet – about 1 ½ - 2 inches thick (wild if possible); 2 servings seasoning salt; 30 milliliters sesame seeds

Sesame Encrusted Salmon With Pinot Noir Reduction might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe serves 2. One serving contains 760 calories, 47g of protein, and 46g of fat. If you have salmon filet - 1 ½ - 2 inches, seasoning salt, pinot noir, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the sesame seeds you could follow this main course with the Sesame Banana Bread as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Blot salmon with paper towel to remove all excess moisture.

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Dust exposed flesh with a liberal dose of salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Salt

Completely cover exposed flesh with sesame seeds, enough to form a nice layer over the top.

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Sesame Seeds

Drizzle liberally with 1/4 cup olive oil.

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Olive Oil

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil (just enough to barely cover the bottom of the panyou dont want it swimming, only enough to just prevent sticking). When pan and oil are hot, flip and slip salmon in gently, skin-side up, so sesame seeds do not fly off. Sear for approximately 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Do not give into the temptation to toss or move salmon fillet.

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Let it sit there so sesame seeds get seared into flesh of salmon.

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Sprinkle more salt and freshly ground pepper over exposed skin.

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When golden brown, flip fillet over and cook for another two minutes or so.

Pour 3/4 cup red wine over salmon, lower heat to medium or just above, and let cook another five minutes or so. Sauce should be boiling quite vigorously, but you dont want it to burn or smoke, so adjust the temperature as needed.

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When cooked through, but still slightly pink in center, remove to serving platter and place flesh-side up.

Keep sauce boiling on medium heat and add additional 3/4 cup red wine. Lower heat to medium-low and let reduce for about another five minutes, stirring occasionally to release and loosen all those great cooked bits and flavor from the pan. Cook for about an additional five minutes, or until the sauce is reduced by half. Adjust for salt if necessary.

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Pour sauce over fillet.

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Garnish with parsley and serve. Enjoy!

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Servings:

59milliliters

extra virgin olive oil 2servings

fresh ground black pepper 355milliliters

Pinot Noir or red wine 454grams

salmon filet – about 1 ½ - 2 inches thick (wild if possible)2servings

seasoning salt 30milliliters

sesame seeds

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon can be paired with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. You could try La Crema Russian River Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 28 dollars per bottle.