SEARED SALMON WITH RAISIN AND CAPER BUTTER

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Seared Salmon with Raisin and Caper Butter image

Provided by Paul Flynn

Categories     Food Processor     Fish     Herb     St. Patrick's Day     Raisin     Salmon     Capers

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

For butter
1/4 cup raisins
1 stick Irish butter such as Kerrygold, softened*
1/3 cup capers
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped chives
For salmon
8 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, preferably wild
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
*Available at specialty foods shops. If unavailable, substitute regular unsalted butter and add 1 teaspoon kosher salt.

Steps:

  • Make butter:
  • In small bowl, combine raisins and 1/2 cup hot water. Cover and let soak 2 hours, then drain.
  • In food processor, combine butter, raisins, capers, and lemon zest and pulse until well combined. Stir in chives. Transfer to large sheet of wax paper and roll into 6-inch-long log. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.
  • Make salmon:
  • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil until hot but not smoking. Add 4 fillets, skin-sides-up, and sear until undersides are well browned, about 4 minutes. Turn fillets over and sear until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to serving platter and keep warm. Wipe pan clean, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and repeat with remaining 4 fillets.
  • Slice log of butter into 8 coins. Top each salmon fillet with 1 coin and serve immediately.

Ufffs Dasle
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This is the best salmon recipe I've ever tried. Thank you for sharing it!


Hunter Lietz
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Pauli Rose
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I made this for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Chantel Bloem
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Boakye Eric Asante
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Ganna Sameh
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The salmon was a bit dry, but the raisin and caper butter was delicious.


Atif Noman
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less raisins or a different type of fruit.


Eddie Herrera
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the raisin and caper butter was a unique and delicious twist. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jacqueline Lawrence
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This dish was easy to make and turned out amazing! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the raisin and caper butter was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Sullay Jalloh
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the raisin and caper butter was so flavorful. My family loved it.


Billy Finn gaming
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This seared salmon with raisin and caper butter was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the raisins and the brininess of the capers complementing the rich salmon beautifully. The butter added a luscious ric