Sesame Salmon Fillets and Bok Choy

Ingredients

• 1 cup sesame seed
• 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 4 salmon fillets, skin removed (1 1/2 lbs total)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups thinly sliced bok choy
• 1/2 sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1. 1

   In shallow dish, combine sesame seeds, grated ginger, peppercorns and salt.

2. 2

   In another dish, lightly beat egg.

3. 3

   Dip each salmon fillet into egg, letting excess drip off.

4. 4

   Gently press into sesame mixture, turning to coat.

5. 5

   In large nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook salmon, turning once, for 4 to 8 minutes or until golden.

6. 6

   Transfer to plate.

7. 7

   Wipe out skillet.

8. 8

   Add bok choy, red pepper, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil to pan; cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until bok choy is wilted.

9. 9

   Arrange salmon over bok choy; cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.