Grilled Salmon With Champagne Grapefruit Sauce Recipes

GRILLED SALMON IN CHAMPAGNE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Paint each fillet on both sides with olive oil; salt and pepper.
• Place on grill and cook for approximately 3-7 minutes on each side, depending on your choice of doneness.
• Remove to heated platter and cover.
• Heat 1 teas. olive oil in saute pan over medim heat; add shallots.
• Saute about 1 1/2 minutes to soften.
• Reduce heat to med-low.
• Stir in Champagne, mustard, salt(if desired) and tarragon.
• Blend well.
• Remove from heat, stir in sour cream.
• Place half of sauce on heated serving plate; top with salmon fillet and garnish with very light sprinkle of tarragon.
• Serve.

SALMON WITH BASIL CHAMPAGNE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• TO PREPARE THE SAUCE:.
• Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallots.
• Saute for 3 minutes. Increase heat to high. Stir in the Champagne. Boil for 10 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Add the cream; mix well.
• Cook for 8 minutes or until thickened and of sauce consistency, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
• May cover and store in the refrigerator at this point for 1 day.
• TO PREPARE THE BASIL-PINE NUT MIXTURE:.
• Process the olive oil, pine nuts and basil in a food processor until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
• TO PREPARE THE SALMON:.
• Brush the steaks with the olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange on a rack in a broiler pan.
• Broil for 3 minutes on each side or until the salmon flakes easily.
• TO ASSEMBLE:.
• Sprinkle the salmon with the basil-pine nut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir in the chives or green onions. Spoon the sauce onto plates; top with the salmon.

SIMPLY ELEGANT SALMON IN CHAMPAGNE SAUCE WITH FRESH DILL

Steps:

• First of all, smear a little butter over the base of a large frying pan, then arrange the fillets in it.
• Now slowly pour the Champagne over the salmon (it will foam quite a lot, but not to worry), then bring it to a simmer over a medium heat. Now spoon the Champagne over the top of the fillets before putting the lid on.
• Gently poach the salmon, covered, for about 8-10 minutes. The tip of a knife inserted into the thickest part will show if it is cooked when you just ease the flesh back.
• While the salmon is poaching, melt the butter in a medium saucepan and cook the shallots in it over a gentle heat for 5-6 minutes, until softened and golden but not browned.
• When the salmon is cooked, carefully lift the fillets on to a warmed dish, cover them with foil and keep warm.
• Next, add the flour to the buttery shallot juices, stir it in and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
• Now gradually add the salmon poaching liquid to the pan, a little at a time, then blend in the cream, whisking until the sauce is smooth. Let it come to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, then season with salt & pepper to taste.
• Serve the salmon fillets on warmed plates with a little of the sauce spooned over and a teaspoon of keta (optional) and a sprig of dill on top, along with fresh lemon wedges and hand the rest of the sauce round in a warmed jug.
• Very nice accompanied with fresh, shelled peas, or a green salad with plenty of cucumber and a lemony dressing.

GRILLED SALMON AND GRAPEFRUIT SALADS WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the honey, vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
• Heat a grill pan (or cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Season the salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and grill skin-side up until the flesh on the bottom is lightly charred, 3-4 minutes.
• Turn and grill skin-side down until just cooked through but still opaque in the middle, 2-3 minutes longer. Lift the salmon off its skin and place on a cutting board. (Discard skin.) When the salmon has cooled to about room temperature, break into bite-sized chunks.
• Place the lettuce greens, grapefruit pieces, mandarin oranges, and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with half the vinaigrette and toss lightly.
• Divide the salad between 2 plates. Top with salmon and slivered almonds. Serve right away.

GRILLED BALSAMIC AND GRAPEFRUIT GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• Combine grapefruit juice, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in medium saucepan.
• Boil until reduced by half, approximately 15 minutes.
• Hold warm.
• To Make One Portion:.
• Season each side of salmon fillet with 1/16 teaspoon salt and 1/16 teaspoon pepper.
• Grill salmon, presentation side down, until just done in center, about 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness of fillet.
• Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon grapefruit glaze during grilling and just before removing from grill.
• Place 2 grapefruit slices on serving plate and top with cooked salmon fillet.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon glaze on top of salmon.
• Serve with a potatoe and vegetables.
• Serve immediately.