Wild Salmon Quenelles With Herb Salad And Horseradish Vinaigrette Recipes

GRILLED SALMON FILLETS WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For salmon:
• Spray grill rack generously with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk oil, horseradish, soy sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper in another small bowl. Brush oil mixture over both sides of salmon fillets. Grill salmon just until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer salmon to plates. Serve with sauce.

SALMON SALAD WITH HORSERADISH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; fill with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook until fork tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain; set aside.
• Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Rinse saucepan; fill with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt and beans; cook until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain; plunge into ice bath. Drain; pat dry.
• Combine vinegar and horseradish in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Halve potatoes and beans; place in a bowl. Add red onion and chives and half of the dressing; toss gently. Divide vegetables among four plates. Slice salmon into fork-size pieces. Place salmon on top of vegetables; drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve with greens if desired.

GRILLED SALMON AND MUSTARD HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill.
• Lightly coat the salmon with oil and grill to desired doneness.
• Lightly toss the dressing with greens, chickpeas, and cucumbers and place on a plate. Place the salmon on top. Arrange the orange segments around artistically and then sprinkle with scallions.
• Lightly chop the dill leaves and place in a bowl. Whisk in mustard and olive oil. Then add red wine vinegar and a pinch of black pepper and salt.

WILD SALMON SALAD WITH BEETS, POTATO, EGG, AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Cut the greens from the beets, leaving 1/2 inch of stem still attached. (Save the leaves for sautéing later; they are delicious!) Clean the beets well, and toss them with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Place the beets in a roasting pan with a splash of water. Cover tightly with foil, and roast about 40 minutes, until tender when pierced. (The roasting time will depend on the size and type of beet.) When the beets are done, carefully remove the foil. Let cool, and peel the beets by slipping off the skins with your fingers. Cut the beets into 1/2-inch wedges.
• Once the beets are in the oven, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Place in a roasting pan, cover with foil, and cook in the oven about 30 minutes, until tender when pierced. When the potatoes have cooled, cut them in half.
• Remove the salmon from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking, to bring it to room temperature.
• Turn the oven down to 250°F and place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack.
• Finely grate the zest of the lemon until you have 1 teaspoon. Combine the lemon zest, shallots, dill, tarragon, and parsley in a small bowl, and stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Place the salmon, skin side down, on a baking sheet, and season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Smear about a third of the herb mixture on the fish, and turn it over. Slather the skin side of the fish with the remaining herb mixture, and season with the fleur de sel and a little more black pepper.
• Place the salmon on a wire rack set on a baking sheet, or in a roasting pan. Bake the salmon about 25 minutes, until medium-rare to medium. The center will still be slightly translucent. To check if the salmon is done, peek between the flakes. If it doesn't separate into flakes, it's not ready yet.
• Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil, and carefully lower the eggs into the pot. Turn the heat down to low, and gently simmer exactly 9 minutes. Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they're completely cooled, peel the eggs, and cut them into halves. Season with salt and pepper.
• Season the beets with a healthy pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, the remaining tablespoon olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season the potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Taste both for seasoning.
• Scatter the dandelion greens on a large platter, and drizzle 1/4 cup mustard vinaigrette over them. Nestle the potatoes and beets in and around the greens. Using your hands, pull the salmon into 2-inch chunks, tucking them throughout the salad. Spoon another 1/4 cup vinaigrette over the salad, and tuck the eggs in and around the other ingredients. Season the salad with a healthy squeeze of lemon juice, and pass the rest of the vinaigrette at the table.
• Whisk the egg yolk in a small bowl with the mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Thin the vinaigrette with 1 teaspoon water or more if needed. Taste for balance and seasoning.
• Although there are a lot of components to this dish, the herb marinade, beets, potatoes, eggs, and mustard vinaigrette can be prepared ahead of time and dressed at the last minute. Even the salmon can be baked an hour or two before serving, since it's served at room temperature.

SMOKED SALMON WITH HORSERADISH CRèME FRAîCHE & BEETROOT

Steps:

• Fold the crème fraîche with the horseradish and vodka, if using, with a little seasoning. Chill.
• In a bowl, mix the vinegar, olive oil and honey. Toss half the dressing through the beetroot and chill until ready to serve.
• Before serving, divide the slices of salmon between 8 plates, then top with a spoonful of the crème fraîche and bring up the sides of the salmon to make a 'flower'. Arrange the salad and beetroot round the salmon, scatter with the dill. Grind over some black pepper, drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve with toast, if you like.

SMOKED SALMON WITH PRAWNS, HORSERADISH CREAM & LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix the crème fraîche with the horseradish and a little salt and pepper. For the dressing, whisk the lime juice and zest with the honey, ginger and seasoning, then whisk in the oil. Lay the smoked salmon and prawns on 2 plates, then top with a dollop of the horseradish cream. Toss the salad in most of the dressing and pile on top. Drizzle the remaining dressing around the plate and serve.

SALMON QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute garlic in oil until fragrant. Stir in the salmon, basil and pepper; heat through., Meanwhile, spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas on a griddle, buttered side down. Sprinkle one half of each tortilla with 1/4 cup cheese and a fourth of the salmon; top each with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold other half over filling., Cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut each into wedges; serve with guacamole or salsa.