Spicy Peppered Salmon Fillets with Horseradish Drizzle

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Salmon has such a rich flavor and is a favorite of mine and sometimes it is best when cooked simply.  This recipe was in the Chicago Tribune and is a winner with its creamy zesty sauce. 

I am a pepper aficionado and always have the peppermill nearby at the dinner table.  But, cracked peppercorns are even better with their appealing look when peppered over a dish like this salmon; being fragrant with a hot taste.  This recipe combines cracked pepper with sour cream and plenty of horseradish for extra zip.  It is a beautiful simple recipe with healthy salmon. 

This will make for an excellent dinner if you are a salmon lover.  Serve it with steamed broccoli and rice pilaf and you will be dining with pleasure!  It has a double kick of spice!
   
                                                           Horseradish root
                                                                                           
 Spicy Peppered Salmon Fillets with Horseradish Drizzle

Ingredients:

4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
1 to 2 teaspoons cracked or freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon milk
4 sprigs fresh dill or parsley                                                                              

Method:

Sprinkle salmon with pepper and salt on both sides, pat lightly so spices adhere.
Heat olive oil in large skillet over high heat.
Add salmon, skin side up.
Cook to sear, about 2 minutes.
Carefully turn with spatula.  Sear another 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, cover skillet.
Cook until salmon is almost cooked through, about 4 minutes,    depending on thickness.                                                         
Transfer to platter.
Meanwhile, mix together sour cream and horseradish in a bowl.
Stir in enough milk to make drizzling consistency,
Drizzle over salmon.
Top each fillet with a dill or parsley sprig.

Love that salmon ~  and pepper also!!!






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