CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Spicy Salmon Fillets

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For a spicy twist, coat your salmon fillets with some freshly ground black pepper from a peppermill.

Spicy Salmon Fillets

4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each

1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground or cracked 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

Sprinkle salmon with pepper and salt; 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. Cook to sear, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cover skillet. Cook until salmon is almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to platter or plates. 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 sprig.

Yield: Serves 4.

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