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Wasabi-Crusted Salmon
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5:30 CHALLENGE: 5 INGREDIENTS, 30 MINUTES
Trying to re-create a sushi-like experience for the non-sushi eater, I thought of pairing salmon with wasabi peas -- that addictively crunchy snack guaranteed to clear your sinuses. Crushing some leftover peas and mixing them with panko for added body, I prepared myself for a wallop of flavor. Imagine my surprise when there was not even a smidgen of heat. Unexpectedly, the peas become mild when crushed and cooked. After trying various pea-to-panko proportions, I was satisfied with the texture but still not the flavor, so I added some horseradish into the coating. Now, that's more like what I was looking for!
Hands on time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2
Ingredients:
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3 tablespoons wasabi peas
1 tablespoon panko
2 teaspoons jarred prepared white horseradish, drained
1 egg
2 (4-ounce) salmon fillets, about 3/4-inch thick
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Put peas in a zippered plastic bag and gently crush with a rolling pin. On a shallow plate, combine peas, panko (Japanese bread crumbs) and horseradish and stir to combine.
On a separate shallow plate, beat egg. Dip salmon in egg and then in crumb mixture. Press to adhere. Do not coat skin side.
In a lightly oiled, ovenproof skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium heat, place salmon-crumbed side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden and crusty. Turn carefully and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through. Carefully remove from oven; handle will be very hot.
Put peas in a zippered plastic bag and gently crush with a rolling pin. On a shallow plate, combine peas, panko (Japanese bread crumbs) and horseradish and stir to combine.
On a separate shallow plate, beat egg. Dip salmon in egg and then in crumb mixture. Press to adhere. Do not coat skin side.
In a lightly oiled, ovenproof skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium heat, place salmon-crumbed side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden and crusty. Turn carefully and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through. Carefully remove from oven; handle will be very hot.
Notes:
If you want to avoid the additives in those bright green orbs found at most supermarkets, wasabi peas without artificial coloring are available at Whole Foods.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 241 calories (percent of calories from fat, 50), 26 grams protein, 4 grams carbohydrates, trace fiber, 13 grams fat (2 grams saturated), 152 milligrams cholesterol, 125 milligrams sodium.
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