Salmon In Lemon Brodetto With Pea Puree Recipes

PAN-ROASTED SALMON WITH FENNEL PUREE

Steps:

• For the fennel: In a medium saucepan, cover the fennel with cold salted water. Place over high heat, bring to a boil, and then lower to a simmer. Cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well and place in a food processor. Add the olive oil, yogurt and salt. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
• For the salmon: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with the salt. Place the fillets in the pan, flesh-side down, and sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to create a golden brown crust. Gently flip, and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Salad: In a small bowl, mix together the chopped fennel fronds and parsley and the crispy capers.
• To plate, spread a little of the fennel puree on each of 4 plates. Top with a salmon fillet. Place a little salad on top of each salmon. Squeeze a bit of lemon over the top if desired. Serve immediately.
• Heat 1/4-inch vegetable oil in a small, straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers when swirled. (You can make sure the oil is hot enough by adding one caper to the oil; if it immediately starts to sizzle and pop, the oil is hot enough.) Add the capers to the hot oil and fry until they have popped open and turned golden brown and crispy, about 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, remove the capers to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.

SALMON IN LEMON BRODETTO WITH PEA PUREE

Steps:

• To Make Lemon Bordetto
• Warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until tender, about 7 minutes.
• Add the lemon zest, juice and chicken broth.
• Bring to a simmer. Cover and keep warm. Add mint.
• To Make the Pea Puree
• Combine the peas, mint, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor an d puree. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady drizzle.
• Transfer the pea puree to a small bowl and stir in the Parmesan. Set aside.
• To Make the Salmon
• Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high temperature.
• Season the salmon with salt and pepper
• Sear the salmon on one side until a golden crust forms -- about 4-5 minutes. Flip the fish and continue cooking until medium-rare, about 2 minutes more.