Potato Crusted Alaskan Salmon With Arugula Quinoa Salad And Lemon Beurre Blanc Recipes

SEARED SALMON WITH CITRUS AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the glaze for the salmon: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil with the orange juice, mustard, half the chopped garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• Make the salad dressing: In another small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil with the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in the shallots and the remaining garlic, then set aside.
• Using a small serrated knife, peel the grapefruit and oranges and trim to remove any remaining pith. Slice all the peeled fruit crosswise into thin circles (no larger than 1/2-inch thick); remove the seeds and set aside.
• Heat a 12-inch cast-iron or heavy stainless-steel skillet over medium-high until it's extremely hot (a drop of water flicked onto the pan should turn to steam almost immediately), about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels, brush both sides with olive oil, and season all over with salt and pepper.
• When the pan is ready, cook the salmon fillets skin-side down over medium-high without moving until the salmon skin releases easily from the pan, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a pair of tongs or a spatula, wiggle the fillets to loosen the skin from the bottom of the pan, then carefully flip. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the salmon is cooked through but still slightly rare in the center, 4 to 5 more minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
• Transfer to a rimmed plate or serving dish, and brush the glaze all over the salmon, making sure to coat the fillets.
• Combine the arugula and fennel in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Add the avocado, citrus rounds and pistachios, and toss gently. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl or platter and serve alongside the salmon.

CORIANDER CRUSTED SALMON ON WARM POTATO AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Coat each salmon fillet on 1 side with the ground coriander and black pepper, and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, soy sauce, chives, red onions, and rice wine vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside. Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes with the skins on. Blanch in very salty water and keep warm.
• In a small pot over medium heat add the blanched potatoes and dressing and bring to a slow simmer. Season with salt and pepper and keep aside.
• With a very hot skillet, sear the salmon, coriander side down, with a little olive oil. Cook on 1 side for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, and then flip over and place on a small oven proof platter to finish in the oven for about 5 minutes.
• In a bowl, mix the arugula with the lime juice, black pepper, and salt.
• To serve, spoon the warm potato salad on the center of each plate. Place the salmon fillets on top and add the arugula around the plate.

POTATO CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with foil.
• Spray with the oil.
• Place the fillets in the pan leaving equal distance between them.
• Sprinkle generously with seafood seasoning.
• Grate the 2 potatoes and cover each fillet with the potato (make sure they are covered completely on all sides).
• Spray the potatoes with the oil and again sprinkle generously with the seafood seasoning.
• Place in oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
• When potatoes are a golden, crispy brown, remove from oven and serve.