EVERYDAY SALMON WITH TANGY CUCUMBERS AND FRIED SHALLOTS
A large piece of fish, like salmon, cod or halibut, cooked for less than 20 minutes in a cloak of olive oil, makes an ultimate low-pressure, unfussy main course that you can further dress up however you please. Set out the salmon with a big bowl of buttered rice, fried shallots, spicy cucumbers and other crunchy, lightly pickled vegetables for snacking. If you like, add jammy eggs for sauciness and salmon eggs for saltiness (and the opportunity to say "eggs on eggs!"), and you've got yourself quite a spread.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, easy, seafood, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If serving the shallots, combine shallots and oil in a small pot or skillet. Heat over medium and cook until shallots begin to sizzle and fry in the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Continue cooking, swirling the pot or skillet occasionally, until the shallots begin to sizzle less and brown more, another 3 to 4 minutes. Once they're just starting to turn a nice golden brown, remove from heat. (They will continue to brown in the oil, so pull them before you think they're ready.) Use a slotted spoon or mesh strainer to transfer shallots to a paper towel-lined plate. Immediately season with lots of salt and set aside to cool.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Season salmon with salt and pepper and place in a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and place in oven. Roast until the edges are opaque and the fish is just cooked through in the center, 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare, 15 to 18 minutes for more well done. Meanwhile, thinly slice half the lemon and pick out any seeds. (Save the other half of the lemon for serving alongside.)
- If serving the cucumbers, combine cucumbers, vinegar and Aleppo pepper in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and let sit a few minutes, tossing occasionally to evenly season. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Remove salmon from oven and transfer to a large serving platter. (Alternatively, feel free to serve in the baking dish.) Scatter lemon slices over and nestle remaining lemon alongside for squeezing over. Sprinkle with flaky salt before serving with the cucumbers, shallots or both if you like, and perhaps quick pickles, buttered rice, jammy eggs or more fish (see note below).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 652, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 704 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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DezernFam5
[email protected]I will definitely be making this dish again. It's a delicious and healthy meal that my whole family loves.
Niko McBride
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved the cucumbers and shallots, and they ate all of their salmon.
Siphosethu Mqadi
[email protected]I've never made salmon before, but this recipe made it so easy. The salmon turned out perfectly and the cucumbers and shallots added a delicious flavor.
Jesse Da Costa
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make.
Maria Lynch
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of fish and it's always delicious.
Jordyn Amari
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the cucumbers and shallots add a nice crunch.
Dr Zahid Meer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cucumbers and shallots really balance out the flavor of the salmon.
Mogno Saha
[email protected]This dish is so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of flavors.
Rabindra Mandal
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it.
Isaiah McNeil
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.
Chota Danish
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Habibshahazad 786
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
ITz MaHmuD
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of salmon and cucumbers, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors go together really well.
Iqra Yasmeen
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and healthy. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the cucumbers and shallots add a nice touch.
Temestrice Lawson
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great.
Alondra Belmontes
[email protected]This salmon dish was a hit with my family! The cucumbers added a refreshing crunch, and the shallots gave it an extra layer of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.