Sesame Salmon with Wasabi Mayo

Since it is salmon on the menu, how about some fish humor?

Here we go:

“To catch a Swedish fish you use a gummy worm.”

**groan**

Perhaps you want to use The World’s Largest Gummy Worm?

Now, seriously, let’s talk about this salmon dinner.

Simple, elegant and flavorful. The salmon, with hints of sesame, is truly fine with the spicy wasabi mayonnaise. Splash some lemon juice over and serve with rice. Perfect.

Sesame Salmon with Wasabi Mayo

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 salmon fillet (2 pounds)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared wasabi
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

1. Drizzle butter and 2 tablespoons oil into a 13 x 9 inch. baking dish. Place salmon in dish; brush with remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Bake, uncovered, at 425°F for 18-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

3. Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and wasabi. Sprinkle salmon with onions and sesame seeds. Serve with sauce.

Serves 6

Recipe from Simple & Delicious Magazine