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Salmon pavés with pears

Level
very easy
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Ingredients

60
maple syrup
ml
15
sesame oil
ml
2
pear(s)
4
salmon
15
canola oil
ml
2
green onion(s)
sesame seeds
To taste,
salt and pepper

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Step 2
Combine maple syrup and sesame oil in a small bowl. Place Asian pears in a separate bowl and toss with half of the maple mixture. Brush salmon pavés with remaining maple mixture. Reserve.
Step 3
In a skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat and sear salmon for 1 minute on each side.
Step 4
Place salmon in an ovenproof dish and bake for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until barely opaque.
Step 5
In the meantime, in the same skillet, sauté pears and juices over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes, or until pear is cooked and lightly caramelized.
Step 6
Serve salmon pavés together with pears, garnished with thin slices of green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve jasmine rice on the side.