SALMON ON A BED OF CREAMY CABBAGE

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 8 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 head green cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Sea salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine, like chardonnay
1/4 cup best quality sherry vinegar
1 1/2 pounds fresh salmon fillet, skin attached but scaled, cut into 4 or 8 equal portions
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh chives, snipped with scissors, for garnish
Handful of whole chervil or flat-leaf parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Trim the cabbage, discarding any tough outer leaves and the inner core. Slice by hand into thin slivers. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the cabbage (cook for one minute). Remove and drain well.
  • In a large skillet, combine the cabbage with two tablespoons of the butter and cook over low heat for two to three minutes. Season, cover and cook until slightly wilted but still crunchy, about five minutes. Stir in five tablespoons of the cream and continue cooking until warmed through, one to two minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan combine the shallot with a tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat until soft and translucent, three to four minutes. Add the wine and vinegar and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by two-thirds, about two to three minutes. Remove from the heat. Gradually whisk in the remaining tablespoon of cream and five tablespoons of butter. Whisk until all the butter is incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste for seasoning. Transfer to the top of a double boiler set over gently simmering water. Cover loosely and keep warm over low heat.
  • Prepare the salmon with a sharp knife. Score the salmon in a crisscross pattern, cutting through the skin and just slightly into the flesh. Generously season both sides of the salmon.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat. When hot, put the salmon fillets skin side down in the skillet. Cook without turning until the skin is very crisp, two to three minutes (cooking time will depend on the thickness of the salmon). With a wide spatula, turn the salmon over and cook it barely 30 seconds. Leave the salmon in the pan and remove it from the heat. The salmon will continue the cooking process as you dress the plates.
  • Spoon the cabbage into the center of four to eight warmed dinner plates. Top with a slice of salmon, skin side up, and spoon the warm sauce around the cabbage. Garnish with the herbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 368, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

goshi 222
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I'm not a huge fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the creamy cabbage was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amir Dahri
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This dish was amazing! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the creamy cabbage was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasir Nawaz
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I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the creamy cabbage is so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


jannat shahid
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Delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the creamy cabbage was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


kasie garcia
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the creamy cabbage was delightful. I served it with roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my guests.


Md Saipuo
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Yum! This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the creamy cabbage was a great side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahianyo Felicia
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5 stars! This dish was a hit with my family. The salmon was moist and tender, and the creamy cabbage was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


David Cortez
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Easy to follow recipe and the end result was delicious. The salmon was cooked evenly and the creamy cabbage was rich and flavorful. Would definitely recommend!


Kowine Su
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The best salmon dish I've had in a while. The creamy cabbage was a great complement to the salmon. Will definitely be making this again!


Camila Mendoza
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This salmon and creamy cabbage dish was an absolute delight! The salmon was cooked to perfection, moist and flaky, while the cabbage was creamy and flavorful. The combination of the two was heavenly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out pe