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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00:00​ Intro
0:00:47- Savory Za'atar and Sumac
0:02:46- Wilting the Greens
0:03:51- The Versatility of Tahini
0:08:21- Time to Eat Already

PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS

4 salmon fillets (1 lb 5 oz/ 600g), skin on and pin bones removed
2 tablespoons za’atar
2 teaspoons sumac, plus 1/2 teaspoon more for sprinkling
4 tablespoons (60 millileters) olive oil
9 ounces (250 grams) baby spinach or other tender green of choice
1/3 cup (90 grams) tahini
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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[evelynestava]

Never thought of pairing salmon with tahini, but this is a perfect recipe! Also, I have found that one of the best things to combine with salmon, oddly, is lentils. So I think I'll be taking inspiration from Mr. Ottolenghi and his wonderful colleagues to create a brand new dish for my repertoire. Thank you so much for this channel, it's very satisfying to watch!

[jayceperlmutter]

Thanks for demonstrating how to use zaatar as a crust when baking - and talking about how to cook with tahini - very useful!

[alisonhulme]

Totally new flavour combinations for me - now a favourite! Thank you so much

[MichaelAlthauser]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite segments out of your various videos. This dish looks quick, refreshing, loaded with flavor.

[Santiago-qbei]

Thanks a lot for this dish! I have just made it with rice noodles. I was tired of the typical salmon recipes. This one is so nice <3

[l.mac.]

Looks delicious and can’t wait to try cooking it - I love the various suggestions using different protein and vegetables- thank you 😊

[htrang]

Great recipe! I just made it tonight, and it was such a great hit with the family.

[OSheaDean]

I love them both for offering salmon alternatives. Def. will put the tahini over cauli 🤍

[hapacooks]

Made this tonight- turned out so yummy! I would try to cook at 425 though - 450 seemed a tinge too high.

[lat]

I was recently gifted a large bag of Za'tar and this is a brilliant recipe for my first use of this ingredient.

[milosmallgoods]

With fish, caramelised onion with tahini sauce (taratour) yummy 😋

[brendadillon]

do the cauliflower and courgette with tahini! I need a yummy thanksgiving side!

[emilys]

I think all of these videos showcase delicious looking recipes, I just wish they felt more diverse. Each recipe seems to use sumac and za'atar and, while delicious, I would like to see recipes with other spices at the forefront.

[dearmistyann]

OOOh I usually just toss applewood smoke spice on my salmon but this looks excellent!

[esanford]

That recipe looks delicious! But I have to ask if Noor has hands with built-in heat resistance to pick up a very hot cast iron pan without any pad!

[rebekahgayle]

what are your thoughts of hulled tahini vs unhulled?

[ra-ybsq]

how long was it on the oven for for take 2?

[Hollis_has_questions]

Salt & Vinegar Potatoes would be nice with it.

[kylebrown]

Thank you for this! I've had Zatar in my pantry for over a year not knowing what the heck to do with it.

[patty-cfjj]

It’s all about balance. I’ve made a tahini sauce just like that for years and it needs a touch a maple syrup to balance out the acidity of the lemon. It won’t taste sweet.