A baking pan large enough to fit a whole salmon filet
A small mixing bowl to mix the tahini paste
A medium mixing bowl to mix the relish
Ingredients
The salmon
2lbsalmon filet
salt and pepper to taste
1lemon thinly sliced for garnish
The tahini dressing
3tbsptahini paste
juice of half a lemon
water(see instructions below for quantity).
1tbspvery finely chopped parsley
salt to taste
The relish
½cup Italian parsley finely chopped
½cupcilantro finely chopped
½ cup coarsely chopped cherry tomatoes
1tbspcapers rinsed and drained
½red onion finely chopped
2-3tbspolive oil
½ tspAleppo pepper(optional)
salt to taste
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350°F (182°C)
The salmon
Pat salmon dry and salt and pepper to taste
Lay on an oiled parchment paper in a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes or until it is flaky. (You can lay the filet on thinly sliced onions to add some flavor to the fish).
When cooked allow to cool to room temperature before moving to serving platter
The tahini dressing
In a small bowl mix 3 tablespoons of tahini paste with the lemon juice. It will start to thicken.
Gradually add water, a teaspoon at a time until you have the consistency of honey. (The dressing should be a little runny but thick enough not to run off the salmon when it is spread).
Mix in finely chopped parsley and set aside.
The relish
Mix the chopped parsley, cilantro, onion, Aleppo pepper, tomatoes and zest.
Add olive oil and salt to taste. Set aside.
Assemble the dish
Brush the tahini dressing on the whole filet. It should be light enough that you still see the color of the Salmon.
Garnish with the relish down the center of the filet and serve extra relish and tahini in small bowls on the side.