This dish pairs salmon fillet with sesame seeds, tahini and lemon juice. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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170g salmon fillet354 kcal
12g sesame seeds70 kcal
10g olive oil88 kcal
18g tahini107 kcal
20g lemon juice6 kcal
160g cucumber24 kcal
160g tomatoes29 kcal
10g parsley, chopped4 kcal
1g black pepper3 kcal
Cooking instructions
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Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and black pepper. Press sesame seeds onto the top side.
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Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon sesame-side down 3-4 minutes until toasted, then flip and cook 2-4 minutes until just cooked through.
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In a bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, and a splash of water until creamy and pourable.
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Toss cucumber and tomatoes with the tahini dressing and chopped parsley.
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Serve salmon with the tahini salad alongside.
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