Mustard-and-Coriander-Crusted Salmon
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless salmon fillet in one piece
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 bunch watercress (6 ounces), thick stems discarded
- 1 cup tightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- In a coffee grinder, coarsely grind the coriander seeds with the mustard seeds and crushed red pepper.
- Season the salmon fillet with salt and black pepper and spread 1 tablespoon of the mustard evenly over the fillet.
- Press the ground spices into the mustard.
- In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil.
- Add the salmon fillet, mustard side down, and cook over high heat until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Carefully turn the salmon.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the salmon for 6 minutes or until cooked through.
- Transfer the fillet to a cutting board.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of mustard.
- Add the watercress and parsley, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Cut the salmon fillet into 4 pieces and serve with the salad.
coriander seeds, mustard seeds, red pepper, salmon fillet, salt, mustard, extravirgin olive oil, lemon juice, tightly packed flatleaf parsley
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mustard-and-coriander-crusted-salmon (may not work)