Poached Salmon With Pine Nuts And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

POACHED SALMON WITH PINE NUTS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Coat a large skillet with non-stick spray and cook the garlic over low heat for 30 seconds.
• Stir in the breadcrumbs and pine nuts, tossing continuously for 2 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
• Turn off the heat.
• Stir in the tomatoes, cheese and basil.
• Adjust seasoning to taste with sea salt and pepper.
• Set aside.
• Put about 4 cups of hot water, the lemon juice and bay leaf in a large skillet and bring to a boil.
• Place the salmon fillets in the boiling water, reduce and heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Add water if the fillets are not fully covered.
• Drain.
• Transfer the fillets to four plates and spoon 1 ½ tablespoons of the breadcrumb mixture on top of each serving.

POACHED SALMON

Steps:

• Place in a large skillet the carrot, onion, sliced celery, lemon slices, parsley and bay leaves.
• Add the fish, water, salt and pepper to taste, the wine and the lemon juice. Bring the water to a boil, uncovered.
• Turn heat down to a simmer and let fish cook for 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and leave fish undisturbed for 10 minutes. Then remove it carefully to a serving platter; the salmon should be perfectly done.

AWARD WINNING SALMON WITH GARLIC AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine garlic and salt and grind into a paste. Combine the garlic, parsley, dried tomatoes and olive oil in a bowl; blending all ingredients. Chill until ready for use.
• With a sharp knife, cut two lengthwise slits in the salmon fillet, dividing the surface of the fish into thirds. Cut to the skin, but not through it.
• Preheat grill.
• Spread half the garlic mixture over the fillet and into the slits. Place the fish on grill and barbecue over a medium heat. Close the lid and grill for 15 minutes.
• Spread the remaining garlic mixture on the fillet. Close the lid, turning the temperature to high and grill 10 minutes more, or until fish flakes when tested.
• Remove the fish from the grill.