Halibut Salmon Terrine With Aioli Food

ALASKAN HALIBUT AND SALMON GEFILTE FISH TERRINE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Cut the fish into large chunks, and place in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse about 20 times: do not puree, but grind fine. Place in the bowl of an electric mixer.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan, and saute onions until soft and transparent. Let cool.
• To the fish mixture, add the onions, eggs, 2 cups of cold water, matzoh meal, salt, white pepper, sugar and lemon juice. Beat in an electric mixer at medium speed for about 10 minutes. Add the dill, and grate in the carrots; mix well, using a paddle attachment.
• Pour the mixture into a greased 12-cup bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula, and cover with foil. Place in a larger pan filled with water that is almost boiling.
• Bake in the oven for 1 hour, or until the center is solid. Cool for 5 minutes, or until mold is cool to the touch. Run a knife around the edges. Place a flat serving plate on top, then flip over, inverting onto the plate. If the mold doesn't come out easily, give the plate a shake. You should feel or hear it give.
• Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Slice as you would a torte, and serve as an appetizer. Garnish with the parsley and remaining dill, and serve with red horseradish.

HALIBUT CHEEKS WITH SPICY AIOLI

Steps:

• Soak the halibut in the buttermilk for several minutes, then remove and dredge in the flour. Whisk together the buttermilk and egg in a stainless-steel bowl. Dip the halibut into the liquid, and then remove and dredge in the breadcrumbs until coated. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Heat the canola oil in a straight-sided saucepot to 325 degrees F. Submerge the cheeks in the oil and fry until golden brown. Season with the cayenne and salt and serve with spicy mayonnaise for dipping.

HALIBUT & SALMON TERRINE WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• STEP 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Make the terrine: Coat a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. STEP 2 Pulse halibut and salmon in a food processor until finely chopped (not smooth). STEP 3 Beat eggs with a mixer on medium speed until frothy, about 2 minutes. Beat in onion, fish mixture, cold water, matzo meal, sugar, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and some pepper until well combined, about 3 minutes. Beat in carrot, parsnip, and dill. STEP 4 Transfer mixture to pan. Smooth top using an offset spatula. Cover with parchment-lined foil, and transfer to a large roasting pan. Pour enough boiling water into roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the loaf pan. Bake until terrine is firm in the center, about 45 minutes. Remove pan from water. Let cool for 10 minutes. STEP 5 Meanwhile, make the aioli: Crush garlic. Transfer to Cuisinart. Add egg, mustard & lemon juice. With machine running, add oil in stream until desired consistency is reached. STEP 6 Run a knife or an offset spatula around the edge of the pan to loosen terrine. Place a plate on top, then flip. Tap top and sides gently several times to help release terrine. Let cool completely. Soak up any released juices with a paper towel. Refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 1 hour. STEP 7 Uncover terrine. Slice, and serve with dollops of aioli and horseradish. Can be prepared and refrigerated separately up to 3 days in advance.

GRILLED SALMON OR HALIBUT

Steps:

• Rinse fish and pat dry. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; pour into a zip lock bag. Add fish to bag, seal and turn to coat evenly. Chill 30 minutes.
• Meanwhiule, cut 4 pieces of heavy foil, each slightly larger than the fish. Rub ONE side of each piece with oil. Arrange foil, oiled-side up on a large baking sheet.
• Start grill and prepare for indirect-heat cooking.
• Drain marinade from bag and discard. Place each piece of fish on a piece of foil (for salmon, place skin side down). Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Transfer fish, on foil, to grill. Cover or close lid. Cook fish until opaque but still moist looking in center, about 20 minutes.
• With spatula, transfer fish to plates. Serve with lemon wedges.

SALMON CAKES WITH LEMON AIOLI

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the salmon, dry breadcrumbs, green onions, celery, mayo, cayenne, dill, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and egg; mix well to combine.
• Season with salt and lemon pepper or black pepper to taste.
• Shape into 7 or 8 salmon cakes.
• Melt the butter with the oil in a heavy skillet.
• Brown salmon cakes on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
• Place on a dish or a serving platter lined with mixed greens.
• To make the lemon aioli: mix all ingredients together.
• Serve on or with the salmon cakes.
• Delicious!