Salmon Rösti

Salmon Rösti

September 8th, 2010

Prep time: 30 mins

serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 2- 6 to 7 oz wild Alaskan salmon portions, remove skin
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 3 teaspoons dried, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups frozen hash-brown shredded potatoes (about 12 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Combine salmon, onion, eggs and egg white, mustard, 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried), pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add potatoes and stir to combine.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°F.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fill a 1-cup measure two-thirds full with the salmon mixture and firmly pack it down. Unmold into the pan and pat to form a 3-inch cake. Repeat, making 3 more cakes. Cover and cook until browned on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Gently turn over and cook, covered, until crispy on the other side, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer the cakes to a baking dish; keep warm in the oven. Wipe out the skillet and cook 4 more cakes with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining salmon mixture.
  4. Combine sour cream, capers, lemon juice and the remaining dill in a small bowl. Serve the salmon cakes with the dill sauce.
Courtesy of Eating Well:http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/salmon_rosti.html

Penne and Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

September 1st, 2010

prep time: 20 mins, 10mins for cooking

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 cups Penne Rigate
6 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, blanched, cut into
1-inch pieces (see note)
1/2 pound cold smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped chives

Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
  2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice and tarragon. Add chopped shallot.
  3. In large bowl, toss together asparagus, salmon and pasta. Add dressing; toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Sprinkle with chopped chives.

Tip:

To blanch asparagus, place spears in boiling, salted water and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 to 4 minutes depending on size of asparagus spears. Drain and rinse in cold water or ice water until cooled.

Courtesy of Dreamfields: http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/healthy-pasta-recipes/2010/03/penne-and-smoked-salmon-pasta-salad.html

Smoked Salmon Bites

September 1st, 2010

Prep time 30 mins

makes 2 dozen

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons wasabi paste, or 2 teaspoons wasabi powder mixed with 1 tablespoon water (see Tip)
  • 24 mini rice crackers
  • 4-6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 24 1-inch pieces
  • 24 small pieces pickled ginger, (see Tip)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Directions:

  1. Mix mayonnaise and wasabi paste (or reconstituted wasabi powder) in a small bowl.
  2. Top each cracker with 1 piece salmon, 1/2 teaspoon wasabi mayonnaise, 1 piece pickled ginger and a sprinkling of lemon zest.

Tips:

  •  Prepare the wasabi mayonnaise (Step 1), cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  •  Wasabi paste, wasabi powder and pickled ginger can be found in the Asian-foods section of most supermarkets.
Courtesy of eating well: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/smoked_salmon_bites.html

Grilled Rosemary-Salmon Skewers

September 1st, 2010

Prep time: 30 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Directions:

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Combine rosemary, oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add salmon; toss to coat. Alternating the salmon and tomatoes, divide among eight 12-inch skewers.
  3. Oil the grill rack. Grill the skewers, carefully turning once, until the salmon is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Serve immediately.
Courtesy of Eating Well: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/grilled_rosemary_salmon_skewers.html

Baked Spiced Salmon Recipe

September 1st, 2010

Prep time 30 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • Directions:

    1. Place the salmon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons lime juice. Combine the salt, ginger, coriander, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne; sprinkle over salmon.
    2. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 11 minutes or until fish just begins to flake with a fork. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, onions, cilantro and remaining lime juice. Serve with salmon.
    Courtesy of Tates of Home: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Baked-Spiced-Salmon

    Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil

    September 1st, 2010

    prep time: 30 mins

    serves 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 whole wild salmon fillet about 1 1/2 pounds
    • 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
    • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

    you can substitute dried basil for fresh if you do not have freash basil, then you would use 2 tsp and 2 1/2 tsp respectively.  Recommended that you use fresh basil. 

    Directions:

    1. Preheat grill to medium.
    2. Mash minced garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with the side of a chef’s knife or a spoon until a paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in oil.
    3. Check the salmon for pin bones and remove if necessary (see Tips). Measure out a piece of heavy-duty foil (or use a double layer of regular foil) large enough for the salmon fillet. Coat the foil with cooking spray. Place the salmon skin-side down on the foil and spread the garlic mixture all over it. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup basil. Overlap tomato slices on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
    4. Transfer the salmon on the foil to the grill. Grill until the fish flakes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Use two large spatulas to slide the salmon from the foil to a serving platter. Serve the salmon sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup basil.

    Courtesy of eating well: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/grilled_salmon_tomatoes_basil.html