Salmon With Chickpeas And Capers Recipes

SALMON WITH SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut out four 12-by-17-inch pieces of parchment; fold each in half crosswise to form a crease, then open.
• Pulse parsley, garlic, and oil in a blender or food processor until a paste forms. Season each salmon fillet with 1/8 teaspoon salt and the red-pepper flakes.
• Rub fish with paste. Divide spinach and chickpeas evenly among 4 parchment pieces, arranging mixture on 1 side of each crease to form a rectangle the size of a salmon fillet; season each pile with 1/8 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Lay 1 fillet on top of each. Fold parchment over ingredients; make overlapping pleats to seal.
• Bake on 2 baking sheets (2 packets per sheet), 9 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or 11 minutes for medium. Unwrap.

SLOW-COOKED SALMON, CHICKPEAS, AND GREENS

Steps:

• For salmon:
• Preheat oven to 250°F. Brush a large baking dish with oil. Combine chickpeas, cumin, and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Mash about half of chickpeas with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Transfer chickpea mixture to prepared dish.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mustard greens and cook, tossing, until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add honey and 1/4 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until greens are completely wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to dish with chickpea mixture.
• Season salmon with salt and pepper; arrange over greens and chickpea mixture and drizzle with oil. Bake until salmon is opaque in the center, 30-35 minutes.
• For vinaigrette and assembly:
• Whisk shallot, lemon juice, mustard, and honey in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook capers until opened and crisp, about 30 seconds; drain on paper towels.
• Drizzle salmon with vinaigrette and top with capers.

FRESH SALMON SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Add 3 fillets to each skillet and cook until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Cool slightly.
• Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.Add chickpeas and all remaining ingredients except basil. Stir until warm. Season with salt and pepper. Divide chickpea mixture among 6 plates. Tear salmon into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces; scatter over chickpeas. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.

SALMON WITH CHICKPEAS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Mix and combine chickpeas and spinach and cover with the mixture bottom of an ovenproof baking dish.
• Place salmon fillets over spinach and chickpea mixture and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 150°C until salmon is opaque in the center.
• Meanwhile, prepare vinaigrette: whisk shallot, lemon juice, mustard, honey and black pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil.
• Cook capers in a small saucepan, without any oil, over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 30 seconds.
• Serve salmon over spinach and chickpeas, drizzle with vinaigrette and top with capers.

SALMON WITH CHICKPEAS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Mix and combine chickpeas and spinach and cover with the mixture bottom of an ovenproof baking dish.
• Place salmon fillets over spinach and chickpea mixture and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 150°C until salmon is opaque in the center.
• Meanwhile, prepare vinaigrette: whisk shallot, lemon juice, mustard, honey and black pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil.
• Cook capers in a small saucepan, without any oil, over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 30 seconds.
• Serve salmon over spinach and chickpeas, drizzle with vinaigrette and top with capers.

SEARED SALMON WITH CONFETTI CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and cook 1 more minute. Add the bell pepper, carrots, yellow zucchini, and green zucchini and cook until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the chickpeas, broth, white wine, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 rosemary springs, and bay leaf and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the rosemary sprigs and bay leaf.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough canola oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Season salmon fillets with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon (work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan) and sear until the exterior is crisp and golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place salmon in the oven to finish cooking to medium doneness, turning once, about 4 to 6 minutes (depending on the thickness of the salmon).
• To serve, use a slotted spoon to scoop the chickpea mixture onto a serving dish. Place the seared salmon alongside the chickpeas and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

PEPPER-CRUSTED SALMON WITH GARLIC CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Put the salmon fillets in a shallow ovenproof dish in a single layer. Roughly crush the peppercorns with a pestle and mortar, or tip into a cup and crush with the end of a rolling pin. Mix with the paprika, lime zest and a little sea salt. Brush the salmon lightly with oil, then sprinkle over the pepper mix. Bake for 12-15 mins until the salmon is just cooked.
• Meanwhile, tip the chickpeas into a colander, rinse well under cold running water, then drain. Heat the oil in a pan, add the garlic, then gently cook for 5 mins without browning. Add the chickpeas and stock, then warm through. Crush the chickpeas lightly with a potato masher, then add the spinach and stir well until the leaves are wilted. Add the lime juice and some salt and pepper, then heat through. Serve with the salmon.

SLOW SALMON FILLETS WITH GREENS, CHICKPEAS AND CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F Brush a medium baking dish or two individual serving-sized baking dishes with oil, or spray with a cooking release spray. Combine chickpeas, cumin, and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Mash about half of chickpeas with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Transfer chickpea mixture to prepared dish(es).
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chopped greens and cook, tossing, until slightly wilted, about 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Add honey and 1/4 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until greens are completely wilted, about 1 to 5 minutes, depending upon variety and tenderness. Transfer to dish(es) on top of chickpea mixture.
• Season salmon with salt and pepper; place fillets over greens and and drizzle lightly with oil. Bake until salmon is opaque in the center, 30-35 minutes.
• Whisk shallot, lemon juice, mustard, and honey in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir in rinsed capers.
• Drizzle plated chickpeas, greens, and salmon with Caper Vinaigrette.

SALMON FILLET WITH GINGER AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and rub with the lemon juice. Sprinkle with thyme leaves and set aside.
• Dry the capers with a salad spinner. Heat the oil in a frying pan large enough to hold the salmon comfortably. Add the capers and ginger and saute for two minutes.
• Add the salmon skin side down and cook for two minutes, using a spatula to prevent the skin from sticking to the bottom. Turn and brown on the other side. Stir the ginger and capers from time to time to prevent them from burning. Cook the fish to the desired degree and remove it to a heated serving dish. Spoon the capers and ginger on top. Season with pepper, sprinkle with chives and serve.

STEAMED SALMON WITH OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Season salmon with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon juice; place in a steamer basket. Insert the steamer basket into the saucepan, cover, and steam until salmon is easily flaked with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes.
• While salmon cooks, whisk olives, olive oil, capers, and remaining lemon juice together in a bowl. Season with salt.
• Place salmon on serving plates, spoon dressing over top, and sprinkle with dill.