Herb-Crusted Salmon With Cherry Tomato-Ginger Sauce
A delectable dish featuring pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a flavorful herb crust, served with a tangy cherry tomato-ginger sauce.
Ingredients
| 1⁄4 | cup ground medium-fine |
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| 1⁄4 | teaspoon |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon |
| 2 | tablespoons |
| 1 | teaspoon |
| 4 | (6 ounce), skin removed |
| 2 | minced |
| 1 | pint halved |
| 2 | teaspoons grated |
| 1⁄2 | cup |
| 1⁄4 | cup (homemade or low-salt canned) |
| 2 | tablespoons |
| 2 | tablespoons chopped |
Instructions
| 1. | In a small bowl, combine the coriander, ground ginger, and cayenne. Mix with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of canola oil to create a fragrant paste. |
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| 2. | Gently pat the herb paste on both sides of the salmon fillets and generously season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. |
| 3. | Heat a 12-inch heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil. Swirl to evenly coat the skillet. |
| 4. | Once the oil is hot but not smoking, carefully add the salmon fillets. Sear until the bottom is well browned and the bottom half of the fish turns opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. |
| 5. | Flip the fillets and continue cooking until the second side is browned and the salmon is just cooked through, for another 3 to 4 minutes. |
| 6. | Transfer the cooked salmon to a warm platter and lightly drain excess fat from the skillet. |
| 7. | Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, around 15 seconds. Incorporate the cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with salt, and sauté until slightly softened for approximately 2 minutes. |
| 8. | Remove the skillet from the heat, mix in the grated ginger, and drizzle the tomato mixture over the salmon fillets. |
| 9. | Return the skillet to high heat, pour in the white wine, and simmer until reduced by half. Add the chicken broth and boil until reduced by half again. |
| 10. | Off the heat, swirl in unsalted butter to enrich the sauce. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 11. | Pour the flavorful sauce over the herb-crusted salmon and tomatoes, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve immediately. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 377 kcal |
| Protein | 35.4 g |
| Fat | 20.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.3 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Sugar | 2.3 g |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița