Black Pepper–Crusted Norwegian Salmon

Procedure

• Sprinkle pepper evenly over flesh side of each piece of salmon and press lightly to help adhere
• Heat sauté pan over medium-high heat, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan
• Carefully place salmon, pepper-side down into pan
• Season salmon in the pan with salt
• Cook for 2-3 minutes until first side is evenly brown and slightly crisp, turn
• Cook for 4-6 minutes or to desired temperature
• Remove from heat and serve

Serving Suggestion:

• Serve over cooked whole wheat pasta tossed with black or smoked pepper–enhanced Alfredo sauce, with sautéed diced red, green, yellow bell peppers, red onion slivers and diced tomato.
• Serve over a bed of mixed greens, tossed with peppercorn ranch dressing, with halved cherry tomatoes, thin-sliced red onion rings and bagel chip croutons.
• Serve a salmon, crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich on toasted multi-grain bread spread with dill–enhanced tartar sauce.