Salmon Medallions Recipes

ASIAN SALMON MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the onion, chives, parsley and garlic; set aside. Soak kitchen string in water. , Using tweezers or small pliers, remove pin bones from salmon by pulling the bones out at an angle. To debone salmon for rolling, start at one end of the stomach flap and cut between the bones and all the way toward the backbone. , Cut around the backbone and the small bone above it, cutting all the way up to, but not through, the skin holding the two sides together. Repeat on the other side so the center bones are completely separated from the salmon steak. , On each steak, trim off about 2 in. of skin from the end of the left stomach flap. Open steaks flat. Spoon onion mixture over salmon. Fold left side over filling. Carefully roll up salmon to form a circle. Wrap soaked kitchen string around the salmon rolls and tie., In a small bowl, combine the syrup, vinegar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside 1 tablespoon sauce for serving. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill salmon, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes on each side; basting frequently with reserved marinade. Turn salmon and grill 2-3 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and discard string. Drizzle salmon with reserved sauce.

FRESH SALMON MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
• Place salmon tail skin-side down onto a paper towel. Place a knife at the point of the tail; use a sawing motion to carefully cut the salmon away from the skin. Trim off any connective tissue. Cut salmon in half lengthwise into 2 equal pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into 3 long strips.
• Place 1 strip of salmon on the prepared baking sheet. Wind the strip into a spiral, with the thickest part in the center. Overlap the thin end of a second strip over the first; wrap around the spiral. Position the third strip in a way that maintains the circular shape. Repeat with the other 3 strips to form the second medallion.
• Fold a 15x4-inch piece of aluminum foil a few times to make a long strip about 1 1/2-inches wide. Rub the foil with the remaining oil and wrap it around the outside edges of a salmon medallion, creating a collar. Pinch foil together and make sure salmon is as round and uniformly thick as possible. Repeat with the second medallion.
• Mix mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice together in a small bowl.
• Season the tops of the medallions with salt; spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each one.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove foil.

SALMON MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high.
• Place tied salmon steaks on the alder planks. Cut 1 1/2-inch hole in center of tied steaks. Finely mince fresh dill and mix with cream cheese. Spoon the mixture into the center of steaks. Season with lemon zest, paprika, salt, and cracked black pepper. Place planks on grill until they begin to smoke, reduce heat to medium low and cover grill. Cook slowly for 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish begins to flake easily. Do not overcook. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

MEDALLIONS OF SALMON IN RHUBARB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Snap the ends of the asparagus off where they break naturally, peel the ends with the tips and steam until crisp-tender and still bright green, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Form each piece of salmon into a medallion by winding it around itself, starting with the thickest part. Tie each medallion with butcher's string, or secure with toothpicks. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• Place the salmon bones in a small saucepan. Add the wine, clam juice, shallots, bay leaf, parsley stems and thyme. Simmer to reduce to 1/2 cup. Strain through a fine strainer into a blender jar.
• Place the rhubarb in a saucepan, add 1/3 cup water and cook over low heat until the rhubarb has disintegrated, about 10 minutes. Add the rhubarb to the blender jar. Blend until smooth. Add the mustard, salt, pepper, lemon zest and olive oil to make a vinaigrette-style sauce. Adjust the mustard and oil to taste.
• Use a little of the olive oil to coat a heavy skillet. Season the medallions with salt and pepper, place them in the skillet, cover with a lid that fits into the skillet so it sits directly on the fish and cook over very low heat, turning frequently, until just done -- still translucent in the very center, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the string or toothpicks.
• Spoon a pool of the sauce onto each plate. Add a medallion of salmon, top it with two asparagus tips and sprinkle with chopped cherries or cranberries and scallion slivers.