Marinated Salmon Seared In Pepper Crust With Cuke Vinaigrett Recipe

• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 2 x garlic cloves pressed or possibly chopped and mashed to a paste
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice plus
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 x center-cut salmon fillets - (3/4 lb ea) skinned, and halved widthwise to create squares
• 2 Tbsp. coarsely-grnd black pepper plus
• 2 tsp coarsely-grnd black pepper
• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 x English cucumber halved lengthwise, seeded, and minced
• 1/4 c. seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

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