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Sesame-Orange-Crusted Salmon

From the Kitchen of: H@ppy

Source: www.familycircle.com

1/4	c	sesame seeds
1 1/2	tbsp	grated orange rind
1/2	tsp	ground white pepper
1/2	tsp	salt
4		salmon fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2	tsp	dark Asian sesame oil

• Heat oven to 400°.
• Toast sesame seeds in dry medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet from time to time, until lightly golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove sesame seeds to plate and let cool.
• Place sesame seeds, orange rind, white pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in food processor. Whirl until mixture resembles bread crumbs.
• Place salmon fillets on aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Rub sesame oil all over the salmon fillets. Sprinkle the fillets evenly with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Evenly divide sesame mixture over top and sides of salmon fillets, patting the mixture to stick
• Bake salmon fillets in 400° oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
• 4 servings