Seared Salmon And Greens Recipes

CRISPY PAN SEARED SALMON

Steps:

• Pat salmon dry on both sides and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
• Make seasoning mix & season salmon. In small bowl, mix together the dry oregano, garlic powder and paprika. Season the flesh side of the fish with this spice mixture.
• Sear the Salmon. In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add one salmon fillet, skin-side down, and press the top with the back of a fish spatula for about 10 seconds (this prevents the skin from curling up.) Add the remaining salmon fillets, one at a time, pressing each with the spatula for 10 seconds. Cook for about 4 minutes. If skin resists lifting (or if it's sticking to the pan), allow the fish to cook for a little bit longer until you are able to lift up easily (no more than 6 minutes in total). Using the spatula and a fork to assist in flipping, flip the fish to the flesh side to cook for about 15 seconds or so. ( Salmon is ready when it registers 110°F (43°C) in the very center for rare, 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare, or 130°F (54°C) for medium, 5 to 7 minutes total.)
• Remove salmon from heat and immediately add lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Make arugula salad. In a bowl, add the baby arugula. Season with salt and add juice of ½ lemon and extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
• Serve salmon with arugula salad (or any of the sides or salads suggested in the post). Enjoy!

PAN SEARED SALMON WITH CITRUS VINEGAR GLAZE AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat a cast iron pan or heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Brush the salmon fillets with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook salmon until just cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side.
• While salmon cooks, bring wine, vinegar, citrus juices and brown sugar to a boil over high heat. Reduce glaze 3 or 4 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper.
• In a second skillet, bring 1/2-inch water to a boil with green beans and pieces of orange and/or lemon rind. Cover the green beans and cook 3 or 4 minutes. Drain the beans and toss with a drizzle of oil (optional) and season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle glaze over salmon fillets and serve with citrus green beans.

PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH CAPERS AND GREEN PEPPERCORNS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and sear each side for about one minute.
• Reduce heat to low, sprinkle salmon with pepper then pour in the wine and 2Tbsp of the lemon juice. Cover and cook until and the salmon is opaque throughout, about 10 minutes. Transfer the salmon onto plates or platter.
• Add the remaining lemon juice, capers and peppercorns to the skillet and cook while stirring about two minutes. Spoon the pan juices over the salmon and serve.

SEARED SALMON WITH GARLICKY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add garlic, and cook until golden brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a plate; wipe out skillet.
• Add green beans and 3 tablespoons water to skillet; cover, and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain any liquid from skillet. Season green beans with salt and pepper. Add to plate with garlic, toss, and cover loosely with foil.
• Return skillet to medium-high; add 1 teaspoon oil. Season salmon with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; add to skillet. Cover, and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer salmon to plate with green beans.

SEARED SALMON WITH GRAPES ON A BED OF GREENS

Steps:

• Place all marinade ingredients in large zip lock bag and mix.
• Add fillets and toss to coat. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile prepare dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients together. Chill.
• Heat grill pan and large wok or large pan to medium high heat.
• Remove salmon from marinade.
• In heated non stick pour oil just to cover lightly the bottom of the pan.
• Pan sear salmon 2 minutes.
• Flip salmon and cook till desired.
• Toss greens and grapes together with 1/3 of the dressing. Place salmon on top and garnish with seeds and scallions.
• Pour remaining dressing in a small bowl and pass if more is desired.