Wild Salmon Quenelles With Herb Salad And Horseradish Vinaigrette Food

SALMON SALAD WITH HORSERADISH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; fill with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook until fork tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain; set aside.
• Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Rinse saucepan; fill with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt and beans; cook until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain; plunge into ice bath. Drain; pat dry.
• Combine vinegar and horseradish in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Halve potatoes and beans; place in a bowl. Add red onion and chives and half of the dressing; toss gently. Divide vegetables among four plates. Slice salmon into fork-size pieces. Place salmon on top of vegetables; drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve with greens if desired.

GRILLED SALMON AND MUSTARD HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill.
• Lightly coat the salmon with oil and grill to desired doneness.
• Lightly toss the dressing with greens, chickpeas, and cucumbers and place on a plate. Place the salmon on top. Arrange the orange segments around artistically and then sprinkle with scallions.
• Lightly chop the dill leaves and place in a bowl. Whisk in mustard and olive oil. Then add red wine vinegar and a pinch of black pepper and salt.

HORSERADISH CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees; position rack 8 to 12 inches from heat. Place bread in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped (1/4- to 1/8-inch pieces). Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, shallot, dill, horseradish, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse just until combined; set aside.
• Rub bottom and sides of a 12-by-17-inch pan with olive oil. Place salmon on pan, spacing fillets 2 inches apart. Sprinkle salmon with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pat mixture onto top of each fillet. Bake until just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn heat to broil, and cook until tops are a rich golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

SEARED SALMON WITH HORSERADISH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a saute pan.
• Sear salmon on both sides for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
• Fish should still be raw in the center.
• Combine the horseradish, bread crumbs, butter, rosemary, tarragon, thyme. salt and pepper.
• Add the white wine and mix to paste. Spread the top of the salmon with equal amounts of the bread crumbs.
• Place fillets on an oiled sheet tray.
• Place tray in a preheated 375-degree oven.
• Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
• Serve with horseradish-tomato vinaigrette. (HORSERADISH-TOMATO VINAIGRETTE): Combine horseradish, honey, vinegar, tomatoes, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, black peppercorns and tarragon in a blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• While blender is running add oil in a thin steady stream until well mixed and thick.
• Cover and leave at room temperature. Makes 9 oz.

GRILLED SALMON FILLETS WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For salmon:
• Spray grill rack generously with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk oil, horseradish, soy sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper in another small bowl. Brush oil mixture over both sides of salmon fillets. Grill salmon just until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer salmon to plates. Serve with sauce.