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Sesame Crusted Salmon, Green Bean Salsa: Today show

Richy Virahsawmy served up this salmon dish on the Today show - watch back on the RTÉ Player
Richy Virahsawmy served up this salmon dish on the Today show - watch back on the RTÉ Player

Today show chef Richy Virahsawmy serves up this mouth-wateringly tasty and yet still healthy salmon dish - the description alone sounds amazing...Sesame Crusted Salmon, Red Pepper and Green Bean Salsa. Mmmm...

Ingredients:

  • 2 x 180g Salmon fillets
  • 200 g sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
  • Sea salt / pepper 


Red pepper & green bean salsa:

  • 1 Red pepper
  • 100 g green bean ( blanched & refreshed)
  • ½ small red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4/6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5g basil leaves
  • 5 g coriander leaves
  • Spring onion choppe
  • ¼ lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar


Method:

Salsa:

  1. Blanch and refresh green beans
  2. Chop all ingredients
  3. Mix together
  4. Add extra virgin olive oil & sherry vinegar 

Sweet potato mash: 

  1. Peel sweet potatoes, chop small and boil until tender (15-20 mins)
  2. Drain and add butter, nutmeg, salt & pepper.
  3. Finish with dash of cream.

Salmon: 

  1. Sprinkle Salmon fillet with sesame seeds
  2. Pan roast in non stick pan.
  3. Transfer to oven 190degrees for 7-10 mins. 

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