Crispy-skinned salmon with lemon-sesame sauce recipe

Ingredients for Crispy-skinned salmon with whole lemon–sesame sauce

• 450 g skin-on salmon fillets, pin bones removed, patted dry

• 80 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling

• kosher salt

• 1 small lemon

• 1 small shallot, finely chopped

• 10 g black sesame seeds

• 5 ml honey

• 2.5 ml toasted sesame oil

• freshly ground black pepper

• 30 g basil leaves, torn if large

How to make Crispy-skinned salmon with whole lemon–sesame sauce

1. Prepare the grill for medium heat.

2. Rub the salmon with 30 ml of olive oil and season both sides with sea salt.

3. Trim the ends off the lemon and discard them. Set the lemon upright on a chopping board and slice off four lobes, working around the core to leave the seeds behind. Finely chop the lobes, including the flesh and pith, and transfer to a small bowl; you should have about 80 ml of chopped lemon.

4. Squeeze the juice from the core into the bowl and discard the core.

5. Add the finely chopped shallot, sesame seeds, honey, sesame oil, and the remaining 80 ml of olive oil to the bowl. Season with sea salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Toss to combine.

6. Clean and oil the grill grate, then immediately place the salmon on the grill, skin side down.

7. Cover and grill, without turning, for 6–8 minutes, or until the skin is lightly charred and the flesh is opaque throughout.

8. Transfer the salmon to shallow bowls or plates and let it cool slightly.

9. Spoon the sauce over the salmon, top with fresh basil, and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.

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