Atlantic Salmon In A Potato Crust With Chive Oil And Leek Puree Recipe
Ingredients
| 4 salmon fillets (4 to 5 ounces each), skin on | ||
| 1 Idaho potato, peeled and cut into julienne | ||
| Ground pepper | 1 To taste | |
| Vegetable oil | 2 Cup (16 tbs) (For frying) | |
| 1 tablespoon olive oil plus | ||
| Leeks | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sliced | |
| Chicken stock | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Chives | 1 Bunch (100gm) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
Directions
Season the salmon and potato with salt and pepper.
Pack a thin layer of potatoes on the flesh side of each salmon fillet.
Add enough vegetable oil to liberally cover the bottom of a 10-inch skillet or saute pan.
Place over medium-high heat.
When wisps of smoke begin to rise from the oil, place the salmon fillets, potato-side down, into the oil.
Fry 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown, then gently turn over.
Cook another 2 to 3 minutes until salmon is firm but slightly springy to the touch.
Remove and keep warm.
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute the leeks until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the stock and simmer until tender.
Transfer to a blender and puree the leeks and stock.
Pass through a fine-meshed sieve.
Adjust the seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Set aside and keep warm.
In a clean blender, puree the chives with the 1/2 cup olive oil.
Allow to settle, then strain.
Pack a thin layer of potatoes on the flesh side of each salmon fillet.
Add enough vegetable oil to liberally cover the bottom of a 10-inch skillet or saute pan.
Place over medium-high heat.
When wisps of smoke begin to rise from the oil, place the salmon fillets, potato-side down, into the oil.
Fry 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown, then gently turn over.
Cook another 2 to 3 minutes until salmon is firm but slightly springy to the touch.
Remove and keep warm.
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute the leeks until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the stock and simmer until tender.
Transfer to a blender and puree the leeks and stock.
Pass through a fine-meshed sieve.
Adjust the seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Set aside and keep warm.
In a clean blender, puree the chives with the 1/2 cup olive oil.
Allow to settle, then strain.
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