Pan-seared Sushi Salmon

Yield: 2 servings (appetizer size).

Ingredients

• 1 sushi grade salmon fillet (about 5-ounces)
• Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil
• 1 tsp. to 2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
• 1 scallion/green onion, finely sliced
• 2 tsp. white and black sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp. tamari or soy sauce, for serving
• 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar

Method

1. Slice salmon fillet into ¼ inch thick slices.
2. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
3. In small fry pan (non-stick), heat oil over high heat. Add ginger. Place a few slices of salmon in the skillet and quickly sear, about 30 seconds per side. Repeat.
4. Plate slices of salmon with a sprinkle of scallions and sesame seeds. Combine soy sauce with rice wine vinegar and serve as dip for salmon.