Poached Salmon On Watercress With Citrus Vinaigrette Food

CITRUS SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6 and roast the salmon for 8 mins. Meanwhile, segment the grapefruit and mix the juices with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to make a dressing.
• Toss the watercress with the grapefruit segments, dressing and feta, and serve with the salmon, flaked into large pieces.

POACHED SALMON WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a wide sauté pan with a tight fitting lid, add the lemon peel, peppercorns, bay leaf, salt, and onion, if using. Add 1-inch of water, then bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the onion is tender, if using.
• Place the salmon skin-side down and cover the pan. Turn off the heat. Let the salmon sit and steam for 8 to 10 minutes, per inch of thickness.
• Remove the salmon and discard the liquid. Drizzle with the tarragon vinaigrette. This dish is good eaten either hot or cold served with Basic Couscous or Simple Roasted Potatoes.

GRILLED SALMON WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine garlic, lemon thyme, salt and pepper, olive oil.
• Pour over salmon.
• Grill salmon for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until done.
• Juice 1 of each fruit.
• Segment the remaining fruit.
• In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup fruit juice and other remaining ingredients (except citrus segments).
• Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Saute spinach with olive oil.
• Plate spinach and top with salmon.
• Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with citrus segments.

POACHED SALMON ON WATERCRESS WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the salmon: Combine all ingredients except the salmon in a medium skillet or saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides, add to simmering liquid, and cover. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until just done.
• To make the vinaigrette: Whisk together the olive oil and citrus juices, add the dill, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Toss the watercress with 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the watercress on a large platter and place the salmon in the center. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette and garnish with dill.

SALMON WITH CITRUS-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 450 F.
• In a pint jar with a lid, add the orange juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, mint, mustard, shallot, salt, and pepper. Screw on the lid and shake well to blend.
• Place the salmon in a foil-lined pan and spoon a little of the vinaigrette over the fish. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes per inch of thickness (measured at the thickest part), or until cooked through.
• Spoon the remaining vinaigrette over each serving of cooked fish. Recipe Source: "The Union Square Cafe Cookbook" by Danny Meyer and Michael Romano (HarperCollins). Reprinted with permission.