Middle Eastern Seared Salmon

Middle Eastern Seared Salmon
  • Serves 4
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

  • 300 g Salmon cut into 1cm thick slices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp Sumac
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 8 - 12 Heritage Tomatoes, sliced into quarters
  • 2 red onions, finely sliced
  • 1 preserved lemon, skinned, finely sliced & juiced
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tbsp red wine
  • 1 small bunch of coriander
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Mix together the olive oil, seeds, sumac, red wine vinegar & the salt & pepper.

  2. 2

    Add the preserved lemon juice, leave to marinate for 5 minutes to allow the flavour to penetrate.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix together the tomatoes, red onion, sumac, preserved lemon & pomegranate seeds.

  4. 4

    Now add the olive oil & red wine vinegar, adjust seasoning if required.

  5. 5

    In a non-stick pan sear the marinated salmon for 20 seconds on each side. Set aside.

  6. 6

    Arrange the salad in the centre of the plate. Place the salmon just coming off the salad.

  7. 7

    Garnish with a little coriander.

Comments

Recipe kindly contributed by Roy Brett of the Ondine Restaurant in Edinburgh