ironchef
Executive Chef
Grilled Salmon with a Summer Vegetable Salad, and Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
Four 8 oz. Salmon Filets, bones removed
48 (approx.) Haricot Verts, or similar green bean, stems removed
16 Baby Carrots, peeled with greens trimmed to approx. 1/4"
16 Grape or Teardrop tomaotes, halved
16 Nicoise, Gaetta, or Kalamatta Olives, pitted and halved
1 med. Red Onion, thinly sliced
1 c. Chervil
2 c. Olive Oil
1/4 c. Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 c. Fresh Orange Juice
2 med. sized Shallots, chopped
2 Tbsp. Honey
2 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp. Ginger, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. Italian flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme
1 Tbsp. Fresh Dill
1 Fresh Jalapeno or Serrano Chile, seeds and veins removed
2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp. Red Chili Flakes
Kosher Salt
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Method:
For the Salmon:
In a ziplock bag or shallow marinating dish, combine 1/2 cup of Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp. of parsley, and the red chili flakes. Marinate the salmon for approx. 1 hour, turning once.
For the Dressing:
In a food processor or blender, combine the vinegar, shallots, citrus juices, remaining parsley, thyme, dill, honey, soy sauce, dijon mustard, jalapeno pepper, and ginger. Blend together while slowing adding in the olive oil, until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper and reserve. This will hold for up to one week in the refrigerator if sealed tightly in a non-reactive container.
For the Salad:
Prepare a pot of boiling water (2 quarts water + 1 Tbsp. salt) with a bowl of iced water on the side (bowl must be large enough to hold the haricot verts and carrots). Blanch the haricot verts for approx. 35-40 seconds in the water, and immediately transfer to the iced water to chill. Blanch the carrots for approx. 1 1/2 minutes and immediately transfer to the iced water to chill. Drain and dry the haricot verts and carrots, and combine in a mixing bowl with the red onion, tomato, olives, and chervil. Reserve in refrigerator.
To Assemble:
Prepare grill to medium high. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, and cook the salmon until medium doneness, about 4 minutes per side. Toss the salad mixture with about 1/2-3/4 cups of the dressing, or until all of the components are evenly coated and flavored. Evenly distribute the salad on four plates, and place one salmon filet on top of the salad. Lightly drizzle the some of the vinaigrette over the salmon and serve.
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
Four 8 oz. Salmon Filets, bones removed
48 (approx.) Haricot Verts, or similar green bean, stems removed
16 Baby Carrots, peeled with greens trimmed to approx. 1/4"
16 Grape or Teardrop tomaotes, halved
16 Nicoise, Gaetta, or Kalamatta Olives, pitted and halved
1 med. Red Onion, thinly sliced
1 c. Chervil
2 c. Olive Oil
1/4 c. Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 c. Fresh Orange Juice
2 med. sized Shallots, chopped
2 Tbsp. Honey
2 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp. Ginger, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. Italian flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme
1 Tbsp. Fresh Dill
1 Fresh Jalapeno or Serrano Chile, seeds and veins removed
2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp. Red Chili Flakes
Kosher Salt
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Method:
For the Salmon:
In a ziplock bag or shallow marinating dish, combine 1/2 cup of Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp. of parsley, and the red chili flakes. Marinate the salmon for approx. 1 hour, turning once.
For the Dressing:
In a food processor or blender, combine the vinegar, shallots, citrus juices, remaining parsley, thyme, dill, honey, soy sauce, dijon mustard, jalapeno pepper, and ginger. Blend together while slowing adding in the olive oil, until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper and reserve. This will hold for up to one week in the refrigerator if sealed tightly in a non-reactive container.
For the Salad:
Prepare a pot of boiling water (2 quarts water + 1 Tbsp. salt) with a bowl of iced water on the side (bowl must be large enough to hold the haricot verts and carrots). Blanch the haricot verts for approx. 35-40 seconds in the water, and immediately transfer to the iced water to chill. Blanch the carrots for approx. 1 1/2 minutes and immediately transfer to the iced water to chill. Drain and dry the haricot verts and carrots, and combine in a mixing bowl with the red onion, tomato, olives, and chervil. Reserve in refrigerator.
To Assemble:
Prepare grill to medium high. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, and cook the salmon until medium doneness, about 4 minutes per side. Toss the salad mixture with about 1/2-3/4 cups of the dressing, or until all of the components are evenly coated and flavored. Evenly distribute the salad on four plates, and place one salmon filet on top of the salad. Lightly drizzle the some of the vinaigrette over the salmon and serve.