Embark on a culinary journey with a delightful trio of recipes featuring salmon, salsify, and celery root puree. Our first recipe presents a refined Salmon with Salsify and Celery Root Puree, where pan-seared salmon rests atop a bed of creamy celery root puree and roasted salsify. The velvety puree, infused with white wine and aromatic herbs, complements the delicate flavor of the salmon, while the salsify adds a subtly sweet and earthy note.
Next, we introduce Salsify and Celery Root Soup, a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for chilly evenings. Roasted salsify and celery root are simmered in a flavorful broth, creating a rich and creamy soup. A touch of cream and grated Parmesan cheese adds a luscious finish, making it an indulgent treat.
Last but not least, our Celery Root and Hazelnut Salad offers a refreshing and crunchy side dish. Thinly sliced celery root is tossed with toasted hazelnuts, tangy lemon vinaigrette, and crumbled blue cheese. The result is a vibrant salad with a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Whether you're seeking an elegant main course, a comforting soup, or a refreshing salad, these recipes showcase the versatility and deliciousness of salsify and celery root. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests with this culinary trio.
CELERY ROOT PUREE
I joke that celery root tastes like celery if celery actually tasted good; for the most part, this is true. The flavor is quite mild and pleasant, and the texture is somewhat similar to mashed potatoes. This simple puree is a very versatile side dish, but the tasty root will also work sliced thin and layered in a gratin, either with or without potatoes. I hope you give this great fall and winter vegetable a try soon.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place celery root, 1/2 of the lemon juice, and kosher salt in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
- Blend celery root, cream, and butter in a blender until smooth. Push puree into a bowl through a fine-mesh strainer with a wooden spoon or spatula until puree is completely smooth. Drizzle remaining lemon juice into puree and season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 232.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH CELERY, OLIVES AND CAPERS
The salsa that I spoon over the salmon here is an explosion of contrasting flavors - sweet, salty and sharp - common in Sicilian cooking. I like serving this with sautéed greens and some bread.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories dinner, seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover the currants with boiling water and set aside to soak for 20 minutes. In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of boiling water with the saffron and also leave for 20 minutes or longer.
- Gently rub the salmon fillets with 2 teaspoons of the oil, 1/3 teaspoon of salt and a good grind of pepper. Set aside while you make the relish.
- Add 1/3 cup/75 milliliters of olive oil to a large sauté pan over high heat. Add the celery and pine nuts and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the nuts begin to brown (watch carefully as they can burn quickly). Turn off heat and stir in the capers and their brine, the olives, saffron and its water and a pinch of salt. Drain the currants and add them as well, along with the parsley, lemon zest and juice. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and let cook for 3 minutes, until the skin is crisp. Reduce the heat to medium, flip the fillets over and cook 2 to 4 minutes more (depending on how much you like the salmon to be cooked).
- Divide the salmon on 4 plates and serve with the warm relish spooned on top. Scatter reserved celery leaves (if using) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 576, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 511 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams
ROAST SALMON WITH BLACK PEPPER AND GINGER ON CELERY ROOT PUREE
Steps:
- Season the salmon lightly with salt. Brush the top of the salmon with a little melted butter and immediately sprinkle evenly with crushed pepper and chopped ginger. Drizzle the remaining butter over the salmon. If you wait too long, the butter will harden and the mixture won't stick. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter until foamy. Over medium heat, saute the shallots and garlic until the shallots are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Pour in the wine and vinegar, turn up the heat a little, and reduce until 1/2 cup remains. Pour in the chicken stock and reduce by half. Strain into a clean pan. Finish sauce by whisking in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Brush some olive oil over a baking tray large enough to hold the salmon slices in 1 layer and arrange the salmon on the pan. Roast until medium, about 10 minutes. The salmon should be cooked on the outside, but still moist and slightly underdone on the inside.
- Divide the sauce among 4 warm dinner plates. Spoon equal amounts of celery root puree in the center of each plate and place 1 piece of salmon on top.
- Place the chicken bones in a 6-quart pot, pour water over to cover and bring to a rolling boil. Skim off the scum that collects on the top. Add the remaining ingredients, lower the flame, and simmer about 2 hours, skimming as necessary. Strain into a clean bowl and cool. Refrigerate in a container for up to 3 days, discarding the hardened layer of fat before using or freezing.
- Yield: about 2 quarts
- Place the celery root and potato in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Season with salt and cook until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the water and return the celery and potato to the pan. Pour in the cream and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until thickened and most of the cream is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the butter, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree in a food mill, return to the pan, and keep warm over simmering water. Use as needed.
- Yield: about 2 1/2 cups
DANIEL BOULUD'S CELERY ROOT PUREE
This celery root puree is courtesy of chef Daniel Boulud, owner of Bar Boulud, and is used in his recipe for Salmon with Salsify.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place garlic, sage, and thyme in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine to enclose. Place in a medium saucepan along with celery root and enough milk to cover (you may not need to use all the milk). Bring to a simmer over medium heat; continue simmering until celery root is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve set over a medium bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of milk and discarding cheesecloth bundle.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat until nut-brown in color, about 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and pour butter into a bowl, leaving any burned sediment behind.
- Transfer one-third of the celery root, reserved milk, and browned butter to the jar of a blender; blend until smooth. Slightly mash remaining celery root with a wooden spoon or a potato masher. Stir in pureed celery root mixture and chives; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
ROASTED SALMON WITH BLACK PEPPER AND GINGER ON CELERY ROOT PUREE
Steps:
- Season the salmon lightly with salt, brush the top with a little melted butter, and immediately sprinkle evenly with the crushed pepper and chopped ginger. Drizzle the remaining butter over. If you wait too long, the butter will harden and the mixture won't stick. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter until foamy. Over medium heat, saute the shallots and garlic until the shallots are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato and cook 1 or 2 minutes longer. Pour in the wine and vinegar, turn up the heat a little, and reduce until 1/2 cup remains. Pour in the water and reduce by half. Strain into a clean pan. Finish the sauce by whisking in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Brush some olive oil over a baking tray large enough to hold the salmon slices in 1 layer and arrange the salmon on the pan. Roast until medium, about 10 minutes. The salmon should be cooked on the outside, but still moist and slightly underdone on the inside.
- Presentation: Divide the sauce amoung 4 warm dinner plates. Spoon equal amounts of celery root puree in the center of each plate and place 1 piece of salmon on the top.
- 1 celery root (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 or 2 small baking potatoes (about 4 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (1-ounce) unsalted butter
- Freshly ground white pepper
- Place the celery root and potato in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Season with salt and cook until soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the water and return the celery and potato to the pan. Pour in the cream and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until thickened and most of the cream is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the butter, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree in a food mill, return to the pan, and keep warm over simmering water. Use as needed.
- Yield: about 2 1/2 cups
- (Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, Adventures in the Kitchen, Random House, 1991)
SALMON WITH SALSIFY AND CELERY ROOT PUREE
This tasty salmon recipe is courtesy of chef Daniel Boulud, owner of Bar Boulud.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place peppercorns, thyme, savory, and garlic in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine to enclose. Transfer to a medium saucepan, along with, Syrah, port, and shallots. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook until liquid has reduced by three-quarters. Add beef stock and continue cooking until liquid has reduced by two-thirds and lightly coats the back of a spoon. Remove cheesecloth bundle from saucepan and discard; set sauce aside and keep warm.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salsify, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Place 3 sage leaves across the length of each piece of salmon; wrap each with 2 slices bacon to secure. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Season salmon with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook, turning once, until bacon is crisp, fish is golden, and its internal temperature reaches 130 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 4 minutes per side.
- Divide celery root puree evenly between 6 serving plates. Top each with a few pieces of salsify and a piece of salmon. Garnish with bacon and crispy sage leaves. Drizzle sauce around plate and serve immediately.
WOLFGANG PUCK'S SALMON WITH CELERY-ROOT PUREE
Provided by Linda Wells
Categories dinner, main course
Time 50m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the sauce, heat two tablespoons of the butter in a large saute pan until the butter is foamy. Add the shallot, garlic and tomato and saute at medium-low heat for about five minutes, or until the shallot is translucent.
- Add the wine and vinegar and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half. Add the chicken stock and reduce again by half. Finish the sauce by stirring in the remaining four tablespoons of butter, one tablespoon at a time. Season with salt and freshly round pepper to taste. Keep warm.
- Prepare the celery-root puree by chopping the potato and celery root into one-inch cubes. Put in a medium-sized pot and cover with lightly salted cold water. When the water comes to a boil, cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft. Drain and return the potato and celery root to the pot. Heat briefly until the excess moisture evaporates.
- Pass the celery Root-potato mixture through the small disk of a food mill or a ricer. (Do not use a food processor; it will make a gluey puree.) Return to the pot.
- Stir in the cream and cook, stirring, over medium heat for about three minutes, or until thickened.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and the salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, combine the ginger and black pepper. Season the salmon with salt and coat with the ginger-pepper mixture. If grilling or broiling the salmon, sprinkle the fillets with olive oil and cook two minutes on each side. If sauteing the salmon, heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan. When the pan is very hot, add the salmon and cook two minutes on each side.
- Divide the sauce among four warm dinner plates. Spoon equal amounts of celery-root puree on the center of each plate. Place salmon on top.
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Salmon: Opt for wild-caught salmon over farmed salmon for a more sustainable and flavorful option.
- Prepping the Salsify and Celery Root: Peel the salsify and celery root thinly, using a vegetable peeler, to minimize waste and preserve nutrients.
- Cooking the Salsify and Celery Root: Sauté the salsify and celery root in butter until tender and caramelized. This step intensifies their flavor and creates a delicious base for the puree.
- Creating a Smooth Puree: Use a food processor or immersion blender to achieve a smooth and creamy puree. Add a splash of milk or cream, if desired, for a richer consistency.
- Seasoning the Puree: Don't be afraid to season the puree generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning until you reach your desired flavor profile.
- Pan-Searing the Salmon: Sear the salmon fillets in a hot skillet until crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside. This technique ensures a flavorful and juicy fish.
- Plating and Serving: Arrange the salmon fillets on a bed of salsify and celery root puree. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as dill or chives, for an elegant presentation.
Conclusion:
This delectable recipe for salmon with salsify and celery root puree is a symphony of flavors and textures that will impress your taste buds. The tender and flaky salmon pairs perfectly with the creamy and flavorful puree, while the crispy skin adds a delightful textural contrast. This dish is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it perfect for special occasions or dinner parties. With careful attention to detail and a touch of culinary creativity, you can elevate this recipe to new heights and create a truly memorable dining experience.
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