Salmon Steak with Crispy Sesame Crust
A tender grilled salmon steak with an aromatic sesame crust brings variety to the grill and impresses with fine roasted aromas and juicy fish. In this simple and quick grilling recipe, high-quality wild salmon is coated with a spicy mixture of sesame, poppy seeds, and green anise and cooked gently – perfect for the gas grill, contact grill, or griddle. The short preparation time keeps the salmon pleasantly pink and particularly juicy inside, while the crust becomes wonderfully crispy on the outside. Whether as a light summer dish or a special highlight at a BBQ: If you want to grill salmon and value taste, easy preparation, and high-quality ingredients, this recipe with balanced spices like pepper is just right for you.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
For 5 servings
Ingredients
- 900 g wild salmon
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons green anise seeds
- 2 egg yolks
- Olive oil as desired
- Table salt and white pepper
Preparation
- Buy a filleted, skinless salmon fillet from your fishmonger. Cut the fish into equal-sized salmon steaks. Mix sesame seeds, poppy seeds, green anise, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- For the crust, mix egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of water, and spices, and rub one side of the fish with it. Then cover with the seeds.
- Cook the fish briefly on the unbreaded side and for about 10-15 minutes on the crusted side – either on the contact grill plate or the grill – and serve with a slice of lemon or a little orange butter.
Chef's Tip
The salmon steak tastes better if it's still a little pink inside – this way it stays particularly juicy and tender.
