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Aquagrill's Falafel Crusted Salmon Recipe

Recreate the iconic Aquagrill NYC dining experience with this show-stopping recipe! Flaky salmon is encrusted in a vibrant falafel crust, then broiled to perfection. Served with homemade hummus and a refreshing lemon-coriander salad – this kosher and gluten-free masterpiece is a culinary adventure you won't forget. Leftover falafel crust freezes beautifully for future use!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 894.8 kcal
Protein 91g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aquagrill's Falafel Crusted Salmon

  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup cooked potato (diced)
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped leeks or green onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Lemon Zest
  • Sugar

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How to Make Aquagrill's Falafel Crusted Salmon

  1. **Prepare the Falafel Crust:** Combine 1 cup cooked chickpeas, ½ cup cooked potato (diced), ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup chopped leek or green onions, and 2 tablespoons butter in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and well mixed.
  2. Add ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Pulse to combine.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  5. **Make the Hummus:** Wipe out the food processor bowl. Add 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, ¼ cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 clove garlic.
  6. Process until completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill.
  8. **Prepare the Salad:** In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander, salt, and pepper.
  9. Add 1 cup chopped cucumber and 1 cup chopped tomato. Toss gently and chill.
  10. **Cook the Salmon:** Preheat broiler and set oven rack 4-6 inches below the element.
  11. Season salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) with salt and pepper.
  12. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  13. Sear salmon for 1-2 minutes per side until browned.
  14. Spread falafel crust evenly over the top of each fillet.
  15. Broil for 2 minutes for medium, or 3-4 minutes for well-done, until crust is bubbly and salmon is cooked through.
  16. **Assemble and Serve:** Spoon hummus onto plates. Arrange salad around the hummus. Top with salmon fillets and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

70g

Carbs

16g

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