Salmon With A Creamy Sauce On A Bed Of Greens Recipes

SALMON IN CREAMY SILK SAUCE

Steps:

• Tear a 2 foot piece of parchment paper and place lemon slices in the middle, lengthwise. Place fresh rosemary and thyme on top of lemon slices. Lay salmon filets on top of herbs. Divide 1 tablespoon of butter among each filet. Fold and seal the parchment paper being careful that the lemon slices and herbs stay on the bottom. Wrap another piece of parchment paper tightly around the fish.
• Place fish packet into a double boiler for 25 to 30 minutes. While fish is cooking, make the sauce.
• In a saucepan, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of butter, olive oil, garlic and onion; cook and stir on medium heat for 15 minutes, until onions are transparent. Do not over brown. Pour in heavy cream and cook until it begins to thicken. Remove from the heat.
• Pour the hot butter mixture into a blender. Add fresh mint and blend on high for 10 to 15 seconds. Pour back into the saucepan to warm and thicken for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not let it sit too long, or it will begin to break down.
• When fish is done, remove from parchment paper and pace on a warm plate. Spoon sauce over top of fish.

SALMON WITH GREENS & CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan with a lid. Cook the leek for 5-10 mins until soft but not coloured, then pour in the stock. Simmer for a few mins until reduced slightly then add the crème fraîche and season. Cook for 1 min more.
• Tip in the peas and beans, nestle in the salmon fillets, then turn down to a simmer and cover. Cook for 12-15 mins, depending on the thickness of the salmon, until cooked through. Sprinkle on the chives and serve with mashed potato, if you like.

SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil; grease lightly. Place salmon skin side down on foil. Sprinkle with lemon pepper and onion salt. Top with onion and lemon. Dot with butter. Fold foil around salmon; seal tightly,, Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Open foil carefully, allowing steam to escape. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients until smooth. Serve with salmon.

SEARED SALMON WITH GRAPES ON A BED OF GREENS

Steps:

• Place all marinade ingredients in large zip lock bag and mix.
• Add fillets and toss to coat. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile prepare dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients together. Chill.
• Heat grill pan and large wok or large pan to medium high heat.
• Remove salmon from marinade.
• In heated non stick pour oil just to cover lightly the bottom of the pan.
• Pan sear salmon 2 minutes.
• Flip salmon and cook till desired.
• Toss greens and grapes together with 1/3 of the dressing. Place salmon on top and garnish with seeds and scallions.
• Pour remaining dressing in a small bowl and pass if more is desired.

SALMON WITH A CREAMY SAUCE ON A BED OF GREENS

Steps:

• To make sauce:.
• Combine creme fraiche, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, dill, capers, lemon juice, horseradish and red pepper flakes, if using. Set aside.
• To cook greens:.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat.Stir in the napa cabbage, green onions, and garlic. Saute 5 minutes, then turn down heat to medium, add water or broth and cover. Cook about 5 more minutes, till desirerd tenderness. Keep warm and set aside.
• To cook salmon:.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat(I use same pan greens were cooked in or cook in separate skillet while greens are cooking). When hot, add salmon, skin side up(if it has skin on it). Sear until well browned, about 4-6 minutes. Turn the salmon over and sear other side until just cooked through, about 3-5 more minutes.
• To serve:.
• Divide the cooked napa cabbage evenly on 4 serving plates. Spread out a little to make a "bed". Place salmon on top of greens. Spoon sauce over top of salmon. Garnish with a little parsley or fresh dill, if desired. Enjoy!

SALMON WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Using paper towels, pat both sides of the salmon fillets dry; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon fillets to the skillet, skin side up, and cook until golden brown and a crust has formed, about 4-5 minutes. Using a fish turner, flip, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until desired doneness. Remove and keep warm. Reduce heat to low; add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in chicken stock and half and half until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in spinach until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Return salmon to the skillet; sprinkle with dill. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

SLOW-ROASTED SALMON WITH GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Place onion, garlic, parsley, watercress, spinach, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Puree until smooth, and set aside in the refrigerator.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Rub the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Set salmon fillets in the dish, and rub tops with remaining teaspoon oil. Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour 1/4 cup water in dish (to cover bottom in a thin layer). Cook fish until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately over bed of watercress drizzled with cold herb sauce. Extra sauce can be refrigerated up to 4 days.

SALMON FILLETS ON GREENS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the salmon in butter and oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with basil and oregano. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dill, milk, lemon juice, mustard and pepper until blended; set aside. Line two salad plates with lettuce. Layer with tomato, onion and chow mein noodles. Drizzle with salad dressing. Top with salmon.

SALMON ON A BED OF GREENS AND MANGO

Steps:

• Wash and trim the arugula and dry; wash, trim and separate leaves of radicchio and dry.
• Peel jicama; grate coarsely.
• Peel mango; cut into cubes.
• Wash and dry salmon, and use 1 teaspoon of the olive oil to rub on both sides. Prepare stove-top grill, and cook salmon over medium-high heat, following the Canadian rule: measure at thickest part, and cook 8 to 10 minutes to the inch, turning once.
• In nonstick pan heat remaining teaspoon of olive oil; stir in arugula, radicchio, jicama, and fish stock, and cook quickly until greens are wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Wash, dry and chop cilantro.
• When salmon is cooked, arrange greens on each of two dinner plates, and top with salmon.

SALMON ON A BED OF GREENS AND MANGO

Steps:

• Wash and trim the arugula and dry; wash, trim and separate leaves of radicchio and dry.
• Peel jicama; grate coarsely.
• Peel mango; cut into cubes.
• Wash and dry salmon, and use 1 teaspoon of the olive oil to rub on both sides. Prepare stove-top grill, and cook salmon over medium-high heat, following the Canadian rule: measure at thickest part, and cook 8 to 10 minutes to the inch, turning once.
• In nonstick pan heat remaining teaspoon of olive oil; stir in arugula, radicchio, jicama, and fish stock, and cook quickly until greens are wilted. Stir in mango. Season with salt and pepper.
• Wash, dry and chop cilantro.
• When salmon is cooked, arrange greens on each of two dinner plates, and top with salmon. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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.