Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
  • 1/3 cup black chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 baby bok choy, halved
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together the mustard, Sriracha and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and then rub all over the salmon.
  • Spread the chia seeds on a plate, and then place what would be the skin-side of the salmon on the seeds, pressing lightly to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Sear the salmon in two batches, seeded-side down, until browned around the edges and the seeds are set and form a crust, about 3 minutes per batch.
  • Transfer the salmon, seeded-side up, to a baking sheet.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Wipe out the skillet.
  • While salmon bakes, put the bok choy in the skillet with the soy sauce, maple syrup and 1/4 cup water.
  • Cover, bring the liquid to a simmer and cook until the bok choy is tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue to cook until the liquid forms a glaze, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Serve the salmon with the bok choy.