Herb And Shallot Salsa Food

HERB-ROASTED SALMON WITH TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush it lightly with oil.
• Mix together the dill, parsley, chives and basil in a small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture for the salsa and set aside.
• Put the salmon on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Drizzle the top lightly with oil, then top evenly with the herb mix. Bake until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, halve and peel the avocados and cut them into 1/2-inch pieces. Put the avocados in a large bowl and gently toss with the tomatoes, lemon juice, shallots, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the reserved herbs. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Serve the salmon with the salsa on the side.

HERB AND SHALLOT SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and let sit 5 minutes. If mixture seems thick, thin with a little water, neutral oil (like canola or corn oil) or additional lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with grilled meat, chicken or fish.

BASIC HERB SALSA

Steps:

• Combine parsley, zest, salt and olive oil in a medium mixing bowl. Use a rasp grater to finely grate garlic into the bowl. Stir to combine.
• Just before serving, stir in vinegar. Taste and adjust salt and acid as needed. (Acid will dull the vibrant flavor and color of the herbs over time, so if you plan to store some of the sauce for future use, add acid to only the portion you're using. Sauce, without vinegar, will keep in the refrigerator up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before using.)

HERB SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
• Warm gently before spooning on fish or vegetables.

SALMON OR HALIBUT WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Thaw fish, if frozen.
• Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut into 4 serving-size pieces.
• For fruit salsa, in a medium bowl, stir together strawberries, peaches, or nectarines; kiwifruit or apricots; the snipped cilantro; the orange juice or apple juice; and jalapeno chile pepper.
• Set aside.
• Brush both sides of each fish piece with oil.
• Sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning.
• Coat the unheated rack of a broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place fish on rack.
• Broil 4 inches from heat for 8 to 12 minutes or just until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once halfway through broiling.
• Serve with the fruit salsa.
• If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs. Makes 4 servings.
• *Note: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.
• Grill Method: Coat the unheated rack of an uncovered grill with nonstick cooking spray. Place fish on rack directly over medium coals. Grill for 8 to 12 minutes or just until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once halfway through grilling.

HALIBUT WITH SHALLOT BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the stock in a wide shallow pan and bring to a simmer. Slide in the fish, cover and poach for 6-8 minutes until the fish is tender. Remove from the heat and keep the fish warm in the liquid while preparing the sauce.
• Place the shallots in a small pan with the wine vinegar. Boil until only a tablespoon of liquid remains. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the butter one piece at a time, whisking constantly to make a glossy sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, return to the heat briefly. Add the Pernod®, salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of fish cooking liquid.
• Lift the fish from the stock and transfer to warmed dinner plates. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve.