TAHINI SALMON

I had a recent discussion with a client who shared her love for tahini. However, she was feeling guilty about consuming too much of this nutritionally dense, yet calorically dense, sesame seed paste. Here is one recipe we created to enjoy the full flavor of tahini, but balanced with other ingredients to create a delightful and light dish.

INGREDIENTS
4 6-ounce salmon fillets
1 Tablespoon tahini
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
freshly ground pepper to taste
Optional toppings: fresh thyme or rosemary

​PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Rinse and pat dry salmon fillets. Cover baking sheet with nonstick foil. Place salmon fillets on baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix tahini, garlic, lemon juice and oyster sauce. Cover salmon evenly with sauce. Bake for 10–15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through. Broil on high for one extra minute and remove from oven. Top with freshly ground peppers and fresh herbs of your choice. Makes 4 servings.