Indulge in a culinary symphony with our delectable Seared Coriander-Crusted Salmon with Salsa Verde. This dish tantalizes the taste buds with its crispy, herb-infused salmon fillet, complemented by a vibrant and herbaceous salsa verde.
Savor every bite of the perfectly seared salmon, coated in a flavorful crust of coriander, garlic, and lemon zest. The aromatic salsa verde, a zesty blend of parsley, capers, anchovies, and olive oil, adds a burst of freshness and acidity that perfectly balances the richness of the salmon.
Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Cucumber and Avocado Salad with a tangy lemon-tahini dressing and a simple yet satisfying Sautéed Asparagus with Garlic and Lemon. These accompaniments provide a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, completing your culinary journey with a harmonious ensemble of tastes.
Let your taste buds embark on an extraordinary adventure as you prepare and savor this exceptional meal. Each recipe in this article promises an unforgettable dining experience, showcasing the beauty of fresh, seasonal ingredients and the art of culinary craftsmanship.
SALT-CRUSTED SALMON WITH COLLARD GREEN SALSA VERDE
There are few things as impressive as a roasted side of fish. This is one of those show-off dishes that seems like it would be hard to make, but it's not. It's worth it to track down smoked salt for that extra layer of flavor. The aromatics that go in the cavity of the fish are what we call our Afro-Asian-American foundation: cilantro, bird's-eye chile, ginger, and lemongrass stalks. Thirty minutes in the oven while you whip up the bright, rich collard green salsa verde, and you're done. There's not a single dish in my cookbook that is as impressive and as easy.
Provided by JJ Johnson
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Mix the salt and egg whites in a medium bowl with your hands and incorporate until the mixture feels like wet sand.
- Spread 1 1/2 cups of the salt mixture into a thin layer, in the shape of the salmon, on a baking sheet. (You may need to spread the mixture diagonally on the baking sheet.)
- Arrange the lemongrass, ginger, chile, and cilantro over the bed of salt. Place the fish, skin side up, on the bed of salt and aromatics and pack the remaining salt mixture over and around the fish, molding it to the shape of the fillet, sealing the fish and aromatics inside.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The salt crust should have a warm golden color almost like sand and be rock hard. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Present the fish at the table within its salt crust, then, using a wooden spoon, strike the crust to crack it. Carefully lift pieces of the salt crust from the fish in large chunks. Peel back the skin, exposing the juicy, perfectly cooked fish. Divide the fish among plates. Discard the salt and aromatics.
- Serve with the salsa verde.
- In a food processor, pulse the collard greens, Brazil nuts, garlic, parsley and olive oil until thoroughly combined. You can use a flexible rubber spatula to scrape down the ingredients in the food processor to make sure everything mixes evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the lemon zest and salt to taste (I use about 1 1/2 teaspoons). Stir in the vinegar just before serving.
- Adapted and excerpted from "Between Harlem and Heaven: Afro-Asian-American Cooking for Big Nights, Weeknights, and Every Day" by JJ Johnson and Alexander Smalls with Veronica Chambers. Copyright © 2018 by JJ Johnson and Alexander Smalls with Veronica Chambers. Reprinted with permission from Flatiron Books. All rights reserved. Photography by Beatriz da Costa.
CORIANDER, FENNEL, AND PEPPER CRUSTED TUNA WITH WATERMELON SALSA
Steps:
- To prepare the watermelon salsa, in a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
- To prepare spice blend, grind all spices in a mini food processor or spice grinder they are powdery. Spread the spice mixture evenly on a large plate.
- Rinse the tuna fillets and pat dry. Place one side of each piece of tuna into the spice mixture. Shake off excess.
- In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over high heat until almost smoking. Carefully place two of the tuna fillets, spiced side down, into the skillet. A spice crust should form within 1 minute. Using kitchen tongs, turn over the tuna, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 2 to 5 minutes to desired doneness. Repeat the process with the remaining tuna fillets. For Watermelon Salsa:
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38, Fat 1 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams
GRILLED SALMON WITH CITRUS SALSA VERDE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the salsa: Peel and trim the ends from each orange. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Free the segments and add them to a medium bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, scallions, mint, capers, orange zest, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Toss lightly and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- For the salmon: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the grilling rack with vegetable oil to keep the salmon from sticking. Brush the salmon on both sides with the agave nectar and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer the salmon to a platter and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the salsa verde on top of the salmon or serve on the side as an accompaniment.
BAKED SALMON WITH CORIANDER AND THYME
This really simple dish is delicious because coriander complements the flavor of salmon so well. The salmon cooks in its own juices. Thanks to cookswares.com for the recipe
Provided by TishT
Categories Fruit
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper or foil, large enough to fold over and seal.
- Place the fillets in the middle off the dish and sprinkle with coriander and thyme.
- Grind a little sea salt over the fillets.
- Place one or two lemon slices on each fillet.
- The lemon peel can be a bit strong; if you wish, you can remove the peel with a paring knife before putting the slices on the fillets.
- Fold the parchment paper over the fillets and staple or paper clip, or fold the foil and crimp to seal.
- Bake for about 18 minutes.
- When salmon is done remove to a plate.
- Place a fresh slice of lemon on each fillet and a sprig of fresh thyme, and serve.
- Variations: Add some shrimp and scallops in with the salmon.
- Anoint the salmon with a tablespoon of dry white wine or dry vermouth prior to adding the seasonings.
ROASTED SALMON WITH SALSA VERDE
Steps:
- For salmon: Preheat oven to 350°F. Pat salmon dry inside and out with paper towels. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper. Center 36x18-inch heavy-duty foil sheet over heavy large baking sheet. Spray foil with oil spray. Place salmon diagonally on foil. Stuff with lemon and herb sprigs. Close salmon opening. Drizzle oil over salmon. Spray another sheet of foil with oil spray. Place foil sprayed side down over salmon. Crimp foil sheet edges together to seal salmon completely.
- Bake salmon until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of salmon registers 150°F, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove top sheet of foil. Spoon all juices from salmon into small saucepan. Peel off skin from top of salmon. Scrape off any dark salmon meat. Let salmon cool 1 hour at room temperature. Boil reserved salmon juice until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Cool. Cover salmon and reduced salmon juice separately and refrigerate overnight.
- Place platter atop salmon. Invert salmon onto platter. Remove foil. Peel off skin. Scrape off any dark meat. Garnish with dill and lemon. Serve with salsa verde.
SALMON WITH SALSA VERDE
A delicious and fresh Mediterranean baked fish dish with herby green sauce, olives and lemon
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 27m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. To make the salsa verde, put the herbs, mustard, capers, pine nuts, olives and the juice of the 1 ½ lemons in a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
- Put the salmon fillets on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Squeeze over the juice of the remaining half lemon and season with freshly ground black pepper. Cook in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until cooked through.
- If serving with the rice, cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Mix together the olives, pine nuts and red pepper. Once the rice is cooked, stir through the olive mix.
- Pile the salsa verde on top of the salmon fillets. Serve with the rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 25.9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3.9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2.6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1.1 grams sugar, Fiber 1.8 grams fiber, Protein 33.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Try to use wild-caught salmon and fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the salmon: Salmon is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque in the center, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Make sure your coriander crust is evenly browned: Before flipping the salmon, make sure the coriander crust is evenly browned. This will help to prevent the crust from falling off.
- Serve the salmon with salsa verde: Salsa verde is a bright and herbaceous sauce that complements the salmon perfectly. Be sure to make plenty of it so you have some left over for leftovers.
Conclusion:
This seared coriander-crusted salmon with salsa verde is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the coriander crust adds a flavorful crunch. The salsa verde is a refreshing and tangy sauce that complements the salmon perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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