Cold Salmon with Black Sesame Crust and Herb Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 10 ounces skinless salmon fillet
• 2 ounces black sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped watercress
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 small hard-boiled egg chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon finely minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped chives
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped capers
• Olive oil
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1
   Place the mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Put the parsley and watercress in a piece of clean cheesecloth, twist the ends together to close, and squeeze the juice from the herbs into the mayonnaise.
3. 3
   Add the remaining ingredients, including the watercress and parsley. Blend thoroughly. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Chill until ready to serve.
4. 4
   Preheat the grill.
5. 5
   Cut the salmon into 2 equal fillets. Season with salt and pepper and press the sesame seeds into 1 side of each fillet to form a crust.
6. 6
   Coat the bottom of a plate with olive oil and place the prepared fillets on the plate, crust side up. Transfer the salmon fillets to the preheated grill. Grill for about 3 to 4 minutes until just cooked through. Allow the fillets to cool before serving.
7. 7
   Place the salmon on 2 plates and garnish with the mayonnaise. Serve with a mixed salad, if desired.