PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH NO-FAIL HOLLANDAISE AND ASPARAGUS

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Pan-Seared Salmon with No-Fail Hollandaise and Asparagus image

Provided by Andrew Zimmern

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
Sea salt
Ground white pepper
3 tablespoons safflower or other vegetable oil
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
Season your salmon with sea salt and white pepper.

Steps:

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat for a couple minutes.
  • Salt the boiling water, add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and reserve on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the salmon skin-side up to the pan and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook skin-side down until the skin is crisped and salmon is cooked just past medium-rare, about 6 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the hollandaise sauce: Bring a couple inches of water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk together the egg yolks, mustard, cayenne, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon each of the herbs in a medium metal bowl. Set the bowl over the simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and whisk until the hollandaise has thickened, about 2 minutes. You can move the saucepan on and off the heat to regulate the temperature, so the eggs don't cook too quickly.
  • When the mixture is hot and thickened, gradually add the butter in several batches and whisk after each addition until fully incorporated, about 3 minutes. Add sea salt and white pepper to taste.
  • Place the salmon fillets and asparagus on individual serving plates and spoon the hollandaise over the top. Garnish with the remaining minced herbs and serve.

Arslan Zameer
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This was my first time making salmon and it turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was smooth and creamy. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


iris taylor
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I made this dish for my family and they couldn't get enough of it! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy. The asparagus was also cooked perfectly. This is a great recipe for a family meal.


Zaid Momani
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was so flavorful. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone.


Youssef Khoukhou
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was amazing. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Abdulahi Kehinde
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This was the best salmon dish I have ever had! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was to die for. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone.


Romaisa Rani
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I made this dish for my girlfriend and she loved it! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy. The asparagus was also cooked perfectly. This is a great recipe for a romantic dinner.


Tiaan Kotze
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the hollandaise sauce was smooth and creamy. The asparagus was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


ermelyn arjan
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this dish was amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was so flavorful. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone.


Bs Bellal
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This was my first time making salmon and it turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was smooth and creamy. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Prince Chinmay
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I made this dish for my family and they couldn't get enough of it! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy. The asparagus was also cooked perfectly. This is a great recipe for a family meal.


Shabid md
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was so flavorful. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone.


Amr AlBabili
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was amazing. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Evie Wilson
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This was the best salmon dish I have ever had! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was to die for. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone.


Gabbie McGhee
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I made this dish for my girlfriend and she loved it! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy. The asparagus was also cooked perfectly. This is a great recipe for a romantic dinner.


Milicent James
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the hollandaise sauce was smooth and creamy. The asparagus was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Usman Reman
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this dish was amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was so flavorful. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone.


Luis García Ripoll
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This was my first time making hollandaise sauce and it turned out perfectly! The salmon was also cooked perfectly and the asparagus was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


glen ramoshaba
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy. The asparagus was also cooked perfectly. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Fwesh billionz
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was smooth and flavorful. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.