Spinach Garlic Scapes Salsa With Salmon Food

SPINACH & GARLIC SCAPES SALSA WITH SALMON

Steps:

• Place spinach, scapes& parmesan in food processor and pulse until mixture is chunky.
• With machine running, pour in olive oil.
• Process until mixture is smooth.
• Add butter, salt& pepper& mix.
• If you didn't ask the fish monger to slice the salmon into scallops (LONG SLICES) then do it yourself by placing a carving knife at a 45 degree angle and slice down through the raw salmon to the skin but NOT through it.
• Now place your knife at a 45 degree angle& remove the scallops from the skin; discard the skin.
• Place the scallops on a plate& cut each long slice into 2 inch pieces.
• Heat oil in nonstick skillet.
• Season salmon& place flesh side down; fry 1 side only for 1 minute or until browned.
• Flip salmon onto baking sheet, browned side up.
• Spread some salsa on top of salmon.
• Bake in preheated 450F oven for 1 or 2 minutes - just until white juices begin to appear.

SALMON CAKES WITH GARLIC-SPINACH SAUTé

Steps:

• Salmon:
• Drain fish; put in a bowl. Stir in 1 of the scallions, breadcrumbs and curry. Form 4 patties. Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Cook patties until light brown, about 4 minutes; flip; cook 3 minutes more. Serve over rice. Dipping sauce: Mix soy sauce, ginger and remaining 1/2 scallion.
• Spinach:
• Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until just browned, about 1 minute. Add spinach; cook until wilted, about 4 minutes.

SALMON WITH CREAM CHEESE, SPINACH & GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Spray a 9x9 baking pan with olive oil. Place salmon fillets in pan. Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
• In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, minced garlic, parsley and a sprinkle of pepper. Spread this over the salmon fillets. (I usually micrwave this for 20 to 30 seconds to make it easier to spread).
• Sprinkle the chopped onion evenly over the cream cheese.
• Layer the baby spinach leaves evenly and neatly over the onions (I make 4 layers of leaves).
• Spray or drizzle the spinach leaves with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake 25-35 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon. It takes a little longer than usual because of all the toppings.

SEARED SALMON ON BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon; sauté until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
• Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add half of shallots and half of tarragon; sauté 30 seconds. Increase heat to high; add half of spinach and toss 30 seconds. Add remaining spinach; toss until wilted. Divide between plates.
• Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining shallots and tarragon; sauté 30 seconds. Add wine and cream and boil until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return salmon to skillet; simmer 1 minute. Arrange salmon with sauce atop spinach.

GRILLED SALMON ON SPINACH

Steps:

• Wash the spinach and remove tough stems.
• Place in pot with garlic and tarragon and cover. Cook over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Drain, arrange and keep warm in a serving dish large enough to hold salmon.
• Grill salmon on both sides, following the 10-minute rule of cooking 10 minutes to the inch of salmon measured at its thickest point. Transfer the salmon to the spinach bed and serve.

SPINACH & GARLIC SCAPES PASTA

Steps:

• Place spinach, garlic scapes& parmesan in a food processor& pulse until mixture is chunky.
• With machine running, pour in olive oil.
• Process until mixture is smooth.
• Add butter& seasonings to taste.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package until el dente.
• If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water& mix well.
• Drain pasta, place in serving dishes& top with sauce.

GRILLED WILD SALMON WITH GARLIC SCAPE PESTO AND SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Oil a grill with coconut oil and preheat the grill over high heat.
• Put the garlic scapes, kale, olive oil, cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender and process until finely chopped. Divide the pesto in half and reserve one- half for another use.
• Place the salmon on the grill, flesh side down, and grill 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the salmon, and place the squash slices on the grill. Brush the pesto over the salmon and the squash.
• Grill the squash, turning it occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through. Grill the salmon 4 to 5 minutes until the skin crisps but the center is still medium. Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.