Pan Fried Salmon With Shallot Mash And Cucumber Raita Food

PAN-FRIED SALMON

Steps:

• Bring the salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.
• Warm a large nonstick skillet with oil over medium-low heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high. Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch and the skin is crisp if desired, about 3 minutes more.
• The skin can be served or removed easily with a knife or spoon.
• Transfer to a plate and serve as desired.

PAN-FRIED SALMON

Steps:

• Add the lime juice, lime zest, lemon juice, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons olive oil, parsley, cilantro, chives, garlic, shallot, capers, sugar and red pepper flakes into the jar of a blender. Pulse the ingredients until they are roughly chopped and begin to come together. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and continue to blend until smooth. Set aside until ready to use or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.
• Season the salmon fillets all over with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, skin-side up, and cook untouched until the edges crisp and turn golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until firm when pressed, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and spoon the salsa verde on top. Serve immediately.

PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with Italian seasoning and salt. Place in skillet, skin side down. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, cucumber and dill. Serve with salmon.

SIMPLE PAN FRIED SALMON

Steps:

• Sprinkle salmon with a moderate to generous amount of salt. Pepper as desired.
• Lightly coat salmon in flour on a plate.
• Place salmon in heated skillet over medium heat coated with roughly equal parts oil and butter (slightly more butter). It should start cooking at a slow to medium sizzle.
• Cover with a lid and cook until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes.
• Turn salmon, put lid back on, and reduce heat slightly. Cook another 5-7 minutes or until done.
• Can remain in pan with lid on and heat off for a little while until ready to serve.

PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH SHALLOT MASH AND CUCUMBER RAITA

Steps:

• First finely chop the shallots and soak in white wine vinegar. Set aside.
• For, the raita, sprinkle the cucumber lightly with salt and set aside to drain in a colander for 20 minutes.
• Pat the cucumber dry and mix with the yoghurt and coriander. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling salted water until tender; drain and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Drain the shallots and mix in with the mustard and parsley.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy-based frying pan. Season the salmon with salt and freshly ground pepper and score the skin, using a sharp knife.
• Add the salmon skin side-down and fry for 3-4 minutes or until the skin is crispy.
• Turn the salmon over and cook for a further 1-2 minutes on the other side.
• Serve the salmon on a bed of shallot mustard mash with the cucumber raita. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the salmon just before serving.

PAN FRIED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Bring salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking. Toast sesame seeds in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, stirring and tossing, until fragrant and golden, about 4 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and cool.
• 2. Place cucumber, radishes, and jalapeno in a medium bowl. Finely grate ginger into bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, toasted sesame seeds, vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and sesame oil. Toss and set aside.
• 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to pan; Increase heat to medium high. Place salmon, skin side up, in pan. Cook, without moving, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn fillets over using a metal spatula and cook until firm to touch, about 3 more minutes. Transfer to plates or a platter and serve warm with cucumber salad.

PAN-FRIED CAJUN SALMON

Steps:

• Brush the salmon fillets with lemon juice and pan fry for 4-5 minutes, skin side up. Turn, brush again with lemon juice, and sprinkle with the Cajun Seasoning.
• Fry for a further 4-5 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.
• Meanwhile, mix the pepper, onion, cucumber and tomatoes in a bowl. Stir in the olive oil, vinegar and cilantro and season to taste.
• Serve the salmon and the salsa with your choice of green vegetables.

GOURMET SALMON DINNER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the creamy shallot potato puree: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
• Add the garlic and another tablespoon of butter and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shallots are browned.
• Add the milk, white pepper, and salt and stir to incorporate.
• Transfer the shallot mixture to a food processor and process until smooth.
• Mash potatoes in a large bowl. Add the shallot puree and continue to mash until fully incorporated. Set aside.
• Make the sautéed vegetables: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften.
• Push the mushrooms to one side of the pan and add a bit more oil. Add the asparagus and season everything with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Make the salmon: On a cutting board, cut 4 slits in the salmon skin, roughly ¼-inch (6 mm) apart and ½-inch (12 mm) into the salmon flesh. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme leaves.
• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, skin-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until a lighter pink color has reached ⅓-½ of the way up the side of the salmon.
• Flip the salmon and immediately add the butter, garlic, and a few sprigs of thyme. Stir the garlic and thyme around the pan to infuse the flavors and spoon the butter over the salmon for 2 minutes more, until the salmon is cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan.
• Add the potato puree to plates and top with the sautéed vegetables and salmon.
• Enjoy!

PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH CANNELLINI BEAN PURéE

Steps:

• Reserve a few rocket leaves for serving then put the remaining rocket, spinach and watercress in a salad bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
• To make the cannellini bean purée, put the beans, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, oil and 2 tablespoons of water in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then process to a smooth, soft purée. Add a little more water, if necessary. Transfer to a saucepan and heat gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until piping hot. Alternatively, put the purée in a microwaveable bowl, cover and cook on high for about 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until piping hot. Let stand for 1 minute before serving.
• Meanwhile, to cook the salmon fillets, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the garlic and fry gently for 1 minute. Add the salmon and cook for 5-8 minutes, turning once halfway through.
• Drizzle the salad with a little balsamic vinegar, season to taste with salt and pepper and toss well. Put a spoonful of cannellini bean purée on each of 4 warmed serving plates. Put the reserved rocket leaves on top, followed by the salmon. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately with the salad.
• Variation: The bean purée would be delicious with most grilled foods. Try chicken, turkey, large prawns or tuna. Use other beans or a mixture of two or three types and keep the purée slightly chunky, if you prefer.

PAN-FRIED SALMON

Steps:

• Generously season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Put the oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, swirling around the pan until melted and foaming, then turn up the heat. Once the butter starts bubbling, add the salmon fillets to the pan, skin-side-down, and fry for 3 mins until crisp. Flip the fillets over, lower the heat and cook for 2 mins more, then drizzle with the lemon juice. Transfer the salmon to a plate and baste with any of the buttery juices left in the pan.

CUCUMBER RAITA

Steps:

• Peel cucumber and cut lengthways in half. Slice each half finely.
• Heat a small pan over a low heat and toast cumin seeds until they darken a little and smell fragrant. Allow them to cool, then crush with a rolling pin or pestle and mortar.
• Beat the yoghurt until smooth, then stir in the cumin and salt.
• Add the cucumber to the yoghurt, then transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cucumber slices and paprika.

CUCUMBER RAITA

Steps:

• Place the cucumber into a sieve and sprinkle with salt and mix well, allow it to set over a sink or other place to drain for half an hour or so.
• Pat the cucumbers dry with paper toweling.
• Mix the yogurt in a bowl with enough salt to taste and add cucumber, green onions, and the chopped chilies and mix well.
• Top with a few thin slices of cucumber and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.
• If not serving immediately, refrigerate until needed.

INDIAN CUCUMBER RAITA

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a bowl. It may be easier to warm the honey, as it is easier to blend with the other ingredients. Make sure the cucumber is drained well, otherwise your raita will be too watery. Mix well, and add to serving bowl.
• Sprinkle cumin over the top.
• Serve on top or on the side of your favorite Indian dish, or serve as a dipping sauce with naan bread.

PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH MANGO-CUCUMBER SALSA

Steps:

• To make salsa, first whisk lime juice and honey in medium sized bowl. Add mango, cucumber, onion, and jalapeno, and stir until well blended. Seal container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, to allow the flavors to mix. Season with salt to taste.
• To prepare salmon, mix cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and pinch of cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
• Lightly coat both sides of the salmon in olive oil (spray or with brush).
• Sprinkle spice mixture on both sides of Salmon.
• Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon fillets until the outsides are lightly browned (1-2 minutes per side, depending on thickness). Then lower heat and cook until the fillets are pale-pink throughout (2-3 minutes per side).
• Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, to taste. Transfer fillets to a plate, and top each with 2 Tbsp of salsa mixture.