Salmon Crusted with Black Pepper Recipe

Salmon Crusted with Black Pepper Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh salmon, center cut, skinned and portioned
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Pompeian Classic Mediterranean Olive Oil
  1. Pour soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and sugar into a 1 gallon zip locking plastic bag; shake to blend. Put salmon into marinade and close bag; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Discard the marinade and pat fish dry. Sprinkle about 1 tsp. black pepper onto each side of each piece of salmon. Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute salmon 2 min. on each side for medium-rare. Remove salmon from skillet with slotted spatula and drain briefly on paper towels. Serve immediately.