Agrodolce Salmon Food

SALMON WITH AGRODOLCE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonsitick skillet over medium heat until hot. Pat salmon dry and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then cook, skin side up, until undersides form a golden crust, 12-15 minutes.
• Turn fish over and cook until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers, then saute onions until golden brown and crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until sauce is syrupy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
• Spoon onions with sauce onto plates and top with salmon, skin side down.

BROWN SUGAR SPICED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chile powder, salt and pepper. Put the salmon on the baking sheet. Evenly distribute the sugar-spice mixture over the top of the fillets.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness.

SALMON WITH AGRODOLCE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Pat salmon dry and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then cook, skin side up, until undersides form a golden crust, 12 to 15 minutes. Turn fish over and cook until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onions until golden brown and crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until sauce is syrupy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
• Spoon onions with sauce onto plates and top with salmon, skin side down.

SALMON WITH AGRODOLCE BLUEBERRIES

Steps:

• Run your fingers over the salmon flesh and pull out any pinbones. Season fish generously with salt and let rest at room temperature while you prepare the sauce.
• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a large baking sheet.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, simmer together shallots, wine, vinegar, thyme, cinnamon and a pinch of salt until most of the liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Toss in blueberries, butter and honey; cook until berries soften and turn the sauce pink, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Place salmon on baking sheet. Spoon berry mixture over salmon and season with pepper. Bake until salmon is cooked to desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare.

SALMON & SWEET POTATO CAKES WITH AGRODOLCE RELISH & ARUGULA

Steps:

• Place the potato in a small pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Salt the water and cook the potato until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, return to the pot, and mash.
• Meanwhile, place the fillets in a skillet with the wine, bay leaf, and enough water to come up to the top of the fillets. Do not cover, bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to a simmer and poach for 8 to 10 minutes, until the fish is opaque. Remove the skin and transfer the salmon to a bowl. Flake the fish and season with salt and pepper. Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the bowl along with the Old Bay seasoning, half the cracker crumbs, the egg, thyme, hot sauce, scallions, and dill. Mix to combine. The fish cake mixture needs to be just firm enough to mold cakes. If it's too wet, add a few more cracker crumbs.
• Heat two skillets side by side, one with 2 tablespoons of the EVOO over medium heat and the other with 1 tablespoon of EVOO over medium-high heat. Form four 4-inch patties and turn the salmon cakes in the remaining cracker crumbs, then add them to the first pan. Cook the fish cakes for 2 to 3 minutes on each side to light golden. Add the red onions, celery, and garlic to the second pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Then add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir the vinegar into the relish, then sprinkle the sugar over top and stir again.
• Serve the fish cakes alongside the arugula with the agrodolce relish on top.