Chia Crusted Salmon
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 pieces of salmon, skinless ( 4-6 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, dill or tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ lemon ( to finish)
- 1 extra large fennel bulb, very thinly sliced ( a mandolin is great for this)
- 1 Turkish cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
- 1/2 ounce package of dill or tarragon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Make the slaw
Step 2
Place the slaw ingredients in a medium bowl and toss well, adjusting salt and lemon. Set aside.
Step 3
Prep the salmon
Step 4
Brush the tops of salmon with olive oil. Place salt, pepper, dried herbs, granulated garlic, chia seeds in a small bowl and mix.Coat the top of the fish liberally with the chia mixture, pressing it down hard with your fingers, all the way to the edges.
Step 5
Cook the salmon
Step 6
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Let the pan get hot. Add the salmon, chia seed side down and pan sear 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Using a metal spatula, carefully turn over, to keep the crust intact and continue cooking until the fish is cooked to desired doneness, 3-4 more minutes, or more depending on thickness.
Step 7
Assemble the plates
Step 8
Divide the fennel slaw between two plates and place fish on top. Squeeze with lemon and top with optional pickled red onions and fresh dill.
Step 9
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