Bowties With Pancetta Grilled Salmon And Artichokes And Mixed Greens With Russian Peppercorn Dressing Recipes

PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH ARTICHOKES AND WHITE WINE

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets evenly with the salt and place each fillet flesh-side down in the hot skillet. Cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Sear the sides of the fillets for 1 minute on each side. Using a fish spatula, flip the fillets so the skin side is down and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the oregano sprigs to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Baste the salmon fillets with the infused butter for 1 minute. Remove the salmon and oregano sprigs to a plate to rest.
• In the same skillet over medium heat, add the artichoke hearts and shallots. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the shallots are softened and the artichokes are beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the chopped oregano and tomatoes and stir to combine. Deglaze the skillet with the white wine and allow the wine to cook down until reduced by half. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the spinach. Cook until the spinach is just barely wilted. Spoon the vegetables onto a platter and top with the rested salmon. Spoon any remaining sauce over the fish and serve.

PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Squeeze one lemon half into a large bowl of cold water. Pluck off all tough leaves from one artichoke, until you reach leaves that are pale and soft. Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, peel stem and trim base of artichoke, then dunk it in lemon water to keep it from browning. Cut off the top 1/3 of artichoke and discard. Cut artichoke in half; remove any inner purple leaves and scoop out the fuzzy choke if there is one. Thinly slice artichoke lengthwise to include some of the heart. Put slices in the lemon water and leave them there as you cut remaining artichokes.
• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil, then cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta and cook until browned and crispy, stirring occasionally, 8 to 12 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate; leave fat in pan.
• Drain the artichokes, shaking them well to remove excess water. Raise heat under pan to medium-high, and stir in artichokes, leeks, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cook until golden brown and tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and stir in vermouth, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet.
• Stir in cooked pasta, pancetta, chives and parsley. If the mixture seems dry, add pasta water, a little at a time. Stir in more salt to taste, Parmesan and lemon juice to taste.
• Transfer to serving plates and top with a drizzle of oil, more black pepper, and more grated cheese.

CREAMY PEPPERCORN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

PANCETTA-WRAPPED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil the potatoes for 5 mins. Drain and tip into a bowl - they will be slightly underdone. Toss with the tarragon, lemon zest, butter and seasoning to taste. Pile in the centre of a foil-lined baking tray.
• Season salmon with black pepper and wrap the pancetta or prosciutto around the fillets. Place on top of the potatoes and roast for 15-20 mins, or until the fish flakes easily and the pancetta or prosciutto is golden. Serve with steamed green beans.

MIXED GREENS WITH SALMON AND MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the liquids in a large pot or skillet. Add 2 tarragon stems (leaves reserved), bay leaves, peppercorns, and carrot. Bring to a boil. Cook until flavorful, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce to a simmer and add the salmon filets. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the salmon to cool in the bouillon. When completely cold, remove the salmon from the bouillon. Drain on paper towels to dry completely. Cover the fish with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator to chill for 1 to 2 hours, or until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, place the mustard in a small bowl. In a slow, steady stream whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the reserved chopped tarragon. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
• When ready to serve, place greens in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Arrange greens on 4 plates. Top each with a piece of salmon. Spoon mustard sauce over fish to coat. Garnish with sprigs of tarragon. Serve, passing remaining mustard sauce separately.

SOUTH BEACH DIET GRILLED SALMON WITH ARTICHOKE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat. Mix dressing and lemon juice. Pour half of the dressing mixture over salmon in large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; refrigerate while preparing the salsa.
• Combine remaining dressing mixture, parsley, tomatoes, artichokes, cheese, and olives. Let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.
• Remove salmon from the dressing mixture; discard bag and dressing mixture. Grill salmon 5 minutes on each side or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Serve with the salsa.