Indulge in the delectable flavors of sautéed salmon with brown butter cucumbers, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of richness and freshness. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal. The tender, flaky salmon is seared to perfection, creating a crispy exterior that yields to a succulent and flavorful interior. The brown butter, with its nutty and aromatic notes, adds a luxurious touch to the dish, while the crisp cucumbers provide a refreshing contrast and a burst of hydration. Accompanied by a simple lemon-herb sauce, this sautéed salmon with brown butter cucumbers is sure to leave you craving for more. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will delight your senses and nourish your body.
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SAUTéED SALMON WITH BROWN BUTTER CUCUMBERS
A gorgeous salmon fillet needs little more than a sprinkling of salt and pepper and a few minutes of gentle sautéeing in melted butter. You could stop there and serve the fish with salad and a crusty piece of bread. Or you could go one quick step further and add minced garlic, chopped cucumber and dill to the pan. The cucumber turns nutty in the pan's brown butter, with a tender exterior that remains crunchy in the middle - a nice contrast to the silky salmon. Wild salmon, which is costlier than farmed fish, is worth the price for its sweet, smooth texture and brilliant color. Be sure not to overcook the fillets, which should be soft and barely opaque.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat and cook until foam subsides and turns deep gold in color, about 3 minutes.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper and add to pan, skin side up. Cook without turning for 3 minutes. Add cucumbers and a pinch of salt to pan around salmon and stir to coat with butter. Continue to cook, stirring cucumbers around in pan, until fish turns deep brown, about 3 minutes longer. Flip fish (move cucumbers to the side to assure fish skin makes contact with pan). Add garlic to cucumbers and stir. Cook fish until done to taste, 2 to 4 minutes longer.
- Transfer salmon to plates. Stir dill and lemon juice into cucumbers in pan and cook for 20 seconds longer. Taste and add more salt, pepper and lemon juice if necessary. Serve cucumbers and butter sauce over fish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 443, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1217 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SALTY-SWEET SALMON WITH GINGER AND SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the preserved ginger: The day before, whisk together the fish sauce, rice-wine vinegar and sugar, then add the ginger. Make sure it is covered by the liquid.
- Combine the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup and 1/4 cup water. Marinate the salmon in this for 2 hours, turning after 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cucumber salad: Bring the vinegar to a boil. Add the sugar, salt, togarashi and ginger. Return to a boil, then let cool to room temperature. Put the cucumbers in a nonreactive container and cover with the vinegar mixture. Let sit at least one hour before serving.
- Preheat grill to low. Arrange salmon on a hinged grill basket, then cook, basting occasionally with the marinade, over a low flame for 5 minutes per side, or until just flaky. (Or broil, skin side down, 6 inches from the flame for 4 minutes, baste, then turn and broil for 2 minutes.) To serve, use a slotted spoon to place the cucumber salad on each of 4 plates. Lay the salmon next to the salad and serve topped with preserved ginger.
SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE
A thick and creamy white sauce with chopped cucumber tops broiled salmon fillets in this tasty main dish from Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Special enough for company, it also makes a fast weeknight supper.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For sauce, in a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Broil salmon 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with cucumber sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.
BROWN-BUTTER SALMON WITH SCALLIONS AND LEMON
This dish is a celebration of soft food and subtle flavors. To prevent overcooking, the salmon bakes in a light yet comforting sauce that's made with just three simple ingredients: butter, scallions and lemon peel. The salmon comes out silky, and the sauce is nutty from the browned butter and slightly sweet from the roasted scallions and lemon peel. Serve with a squeeze of lemon for freshness and a simple side like broccolini, green beans, grains or pasta. This technique also works for other fish like cod, halibut or arctic char.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Pat salmon dry, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the zest of the lemon in wide strips. Cut the lemon into wedges for serving.
- In a large, ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over medium. When it's foaming, add the scallions and the lemon peel, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns brown and smells nutty, 3 to 6 minutes. (If you're using a light-colored pan, you'll see the browned bits in the skillet. If you're using a dark-colored pan, look for dark spots on the white parts of the scallions; those are browned bits of butter and a sign to remove the skillet from heat.)
- Immediately remove from heat, and add ⅓ cup of water. Stir to combine. Lay the salmon, skin side down (if there's skin), into the sauce. Cover the skillet and bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes, or slightly longer if you're cooking a single, large piece. (You'll know the salmon is done when the fish flakes or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 120 degrees.)
- Eat the salmon with a spoonful of sauce and a squeeze of the lemon.
SAUTéED SALMON WITH LEEKS AND TOMATOES
Here is a fresh and simple way to prepare salmon that is ready in about 20 minutes. Most of that time will be spent preparing the vegetables. You do have to blanch, core and chop the tomatoes, but that is quick work. (We won't tell if you use the canned, diced sort instead. Just drain them first.) Once that's done, sauté the fish and set aside. Throw tomatoes, leeks, lemon juice and freshly ground pepper into the pan and sauté for a quick minute. Spoon over the fish and serve.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If there are any bones in the salmon, pull them out with tweezers and discard. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper.
- Trim off the stem ends of the leek. Cut the leek lengthwise into thin slices. Finely chop the leek. There should be about 1/3 cup.
- Drop the tomatoes into boiling water and let stand 9 to 12 seconds.
- Peel and remove the cores. Cut the flesh of the tomatoes into quarter-inch cubes. There should be about 1 1/4 cups.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a nonstick skillet over moderately high heat and add the salmon pieces skinned side up. Cook 2 minutes and then turn the pieces. If you want the salmon medium rare, cook the fish 2 minutes longer. Transfer the fish to a warm platter.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add the tomatoes and leek, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Cook about 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the salmon and sprinkle with the coriander or basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 489, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 889 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right salmon. Look for wild-caught salmon that is fresh or frozen. Avoid farmed salmon, which is often lower in quality and higher in contaminants.
- Cook the salmon gently. Salmon is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it over medium heat until it is just cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Make sure the butter is brown. Brown butter adds a nutty, rich flavor to the salmon. To brown butter, melt it in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
- Use fresh cucumbers. Fresh cucumbers add a crisp, refreshing flavor to the dish. If you don't have fresh cucumbers, you can use frozen or jarred cucumbers, but they will not be as flavorful.
- Serve immediately. Salmon is best served immediately after it is cooked. The fish will start to dry out and lose its flavor if it is left to sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This sautéed salmon with brown butter and cucumbers is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The salmon is cooked gently in brown butter until it is just cooked through, and it is served with crisp, refreshing cucumbers. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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