**Crispy-Skin Salmon with Curried Yogurt Sauce: A Culinary Journey of Flavors**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our crispy-skin salmon paired with a delectable curried yogurt sauce. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring perfectly cooked salmon with a crispy outer layer and a succulent, tender interior. The curried yogurt sauce adds a delightful tanginess and warmth, complemented by the aromatic blend of spices. This article presents two variations of the recipe: a classic version with a traditional Indian-inspired curry sauce and a refreshing yogurt-tahini sauce. Both sauces offer unique flavor profiles that perfectly complement the crispy-skinned salmon. Get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
SALMON WITH YOGURT-CURRY SAUCE
With its rich flesh, salmon is so strongly flavored that you can pair it with just about anything. Here I cook it with a yogurt sauce that contains just chopped cucumber and spices. If you use farmed salmon and a nonstick skillet, you won't even need to add any fat. That's because farmed salmon is so high in fat (fattier than wild salmon, and it's the beneficial omega-3 type, too) that it's difficult to overcook. This is not to say you can put it on the stove and walk away, but that precision is a goal rather than a necessity. Even if you like your fish cooked through, the result will be a piece of meat that still has a fair amount of moisture in it.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, seafood, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If yogurt is very thin, put it in a cheesecloth-lined strainer over a bowl. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Chop flesh, sprinkle it with salt and put in a strainer over a bowl.
- If making spice mix (see note), combine all spices in a skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Grind to a coarse powder in a spice mill.
- Put a skillet over medium heat; if it is other than nonstick, add oil. Season fish with salt and pepper and add it to pan; raise heat to medium high. Combine cucumber with yogurt and one tablespoon of spice mix in a bowl; taste and adjust seasoning.
- After salmon has cooked for 4 minutes, turn it and cook on other side another 2 to 5 minutes. Serve, browned side up, with sauce and lime on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 445, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 746 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRISPY-SKINNED SALMON WITH WHOLE LEMON-SESAME SAUCE
Adding an entire lemon-skin, pith, and flesh-to the sauce provides brightness and texture. Any bitterness from the pith will be offset by the sesame oil and honey. That balance makes it a super versatile condiment that pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables and is great as a topping for stews and braises come winter.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Fish Seafood Salmon Lemon Sesame Basil Soy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat. Rub salmon with 2 Tbsp. olive oil; season both sides with kosher salt.
- Cut ends off lemon and discard. Set lemon upright on a cutting board and slice off 4 lobes, working around the core (the seeds will be left behind). Finely chop lobes (flesh, pith, and all) and transfer to a small bowl; you should have about 1/3 cup. Squeeze juice from core into bowl; discard core. Add shallot, sesame seeds, honey, sesame oil, and 1/3 cup olive oil; season with kosher salt and lots of pepper. Toss to combine.
- Clean and oil grate, then immediately place salmon on grill, skin side down. Cover and grill, without turning, until skin is lightly charred and flesh is opaque all the way through, 6-8 minutes. Transfer salmon to shallow bowls or plates; let cool slightly. Spoon sauce over salmon. Top with basil; sprinkle with sea salt.
CRISPY SKIN SALMON
Provided by Claire Robinson
Time 37m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper. Place skin side up and rub 1 1/2 tablespoons softened butter all over the skin of the salmon. Transfer the salmon, buttered side up, to a sheet pan. Chill in the fridge to firm the butter, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Place the salmon about 5 inches from the heat source and cook until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over moderate heat, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard and tarragon leaves. Divide the sauce between 2 plates and place 1 piece of salmon on top of each pool of sauce.
- What Makes This Recipe Really Sing: This is the coolest way to get crispy skin on fish ever and the crispy skin is like a naturally salted and big flavored chip, so it's the best part!
PAN-ROASTED SALMON WITH GINGER AND CURRY
Steps:
- Stir together ginger and curry and season with salt and pepper. Pat spice mixture onto flesh sides of salmon. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook salmon, skin sides down, covered, 5 minutes. Turn salmon over and cook, covered, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes more.
- Add scallions to skillet with salmon and cook 30 seconds.
CRISPY SKIN SALMON
Most people hate salmon skin and discard it (raises hand, no judgement here) but cooking salmon in a searing hot cast iron skillet allows for a crispness that may just tempt you to clean your plate!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add olive oil and butter. When butter melts, swirl the skillet to combine oil and butter.
- Sprinkle salmon fillet with Greek seasoning. Carefully add fillet to skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover skillet with a tempered glass lid and cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes.
- Add pecans to the skillet and toast lightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove salmon from skillet and serve immediately topped with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 311.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CRISPY SALMON WITH MIXED SEEDS
This recipe produces not only silky salmon with a crunchy coating of fragrant seeds, but also a shatteringly crisp skin. That's all thanks to yogurt, which secures the seeds to the salmon and caramelizes into a crust when cooked. Mix assertive and mild seeds for a balance of textures and flavors, or swap in a ready-made seed mix like everything bagel spice or dukkah. Eat the seared salmon with more yogurt, as well as a squeeze of citrus and tuft of herbs for freshness.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Finely chop 2 tablespoons of the herbs, and set aside the remaining herbs in a small bowl or measuring cup. Finely grate 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest. In a medium bowl, stir together the chopped herbs, lemon zest and yogurt. Season with salt. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the yogurt to a small bowl. To the small bowl, add the sesame seeds, fennel seeds and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pat the salmon dry. Season both sides lightly with salt. Spread the seeded yogurt evenly over the flesh side of the salmon. (This will be a thin layer; you'll still be able to see the flesh through the yogurt in spots).
- Coat the bottom of a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet with the oil. Add the fish skin side down, then place the skillet over medium heat. Cook until the skin releases easily from the pan and the flesh is opaque 3/4 of the way up the sides, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, thin the remaining yogurt with water (about 1 to 2 tablespoons) until it's saucy and spoonable. Lightly dress the herbs with a squeeze of the lemon, then cut the remaining lemon into wedges for serving.
- When the salmon is nearly cooked through, flip the fish, and swirl so the oil goes under the fish. Cook until the seeds are fragrant and the fish releases easily from the pan, 1 to 2 minutes. (Reduce or turn off the heat, if burning). Gently transfer the fish to plates skin side up so it doesn't get soggy. Eat with the yogurt sauce, herb salad and lemon wedges.
Tips:
- To achieve crispy skin on the salmon, pat it dry thoroughly before cooking and score the skin with a sharp knife.
- Use a non-stick skillet or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to prevent the salmon from sticking.
- Cook the salmon skin-side down first over medium-high heat until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking the salmon until it is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Make sure the yogurt sauce is well-chilled before serving for the best flavor.
- Garnish the salmon with fresh herbs such as cilantro, dill, or parsley for extra flavor and color.
- Serve the salmon immediately with the curried yogurt sauce and your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
This crispy skin salmon with curried yogurt sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The salmon is cooked to perfection with crispy skin and a moist, flaky interior, while the curried yogurt sauce adds a creamy and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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