As I’ve mentioned before,
Mr. O-P is the fish cooker in the house.
But these days, as old age catches painfully up with him, I have
taken over all of the cooking duties, and that includes delving into the
unknown world of salmon cooking. Prior
to our getting together way back in 1993, I had never eaten a piece of
salmon. Now I love it and am always on
the lookout for fresh new ways in which to serve this healthy dish.
As the summer draws
to a close I find myself out on the deck, gathering herbs
and using them in as many ways as possible.
This recipe is the result of my daily gatherings.
Herb Crusted Salmon
3 tablespoons unsalted
butter
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh
lime juice
1 tablespoon freshly
grated lime zest
1 teaspoon Old Bay
seasoning
1 cup fresh bread
crumbs
2 garlic cloves,
minced
2 scallions, finely
minced
1/2 cup fresh
parsley leaves, finely
1/2 cup fresh basil
leaves, finely
Two 8-ounce pieces
salmon fillet
Fresh Herb Sauce
(recipe below)
Preheat oven to
400°F.
In a large skillet over
moderate heat, melt butter. Stir in lime
juice, zest, Old Bay seasoning, bread crumbs, and garlic. Sauté mixture over
moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until bread crumbs are crisp and
golden. Remove skillet from heat. Allow
to cool slightly, and then stir in scallions, parsley, and basil.
Season salmon with
salt and pepper, and coat all sides evenly with breadcrumb mixture. Place
salmon on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until just
cooked through.
Serve topped with a
dollop of fresh herb sauce, and a sprig of basil.
Fresh Herb Sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons
chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons
chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon finely
chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon fresh
lemon juice
¼ teaspoon Old Bay
Seasoning
Inch of Kosher Salt
In a small bowl
whisk together herb sauce ingredients until smooth.
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2 comments:
Yummy...I could eat fish or seafood every day of the week and never miss meats of any kind!
As always, your photography is great, Pattie.
Have a wonderful weekend.
We would just love your Herb Crusted Salmon and the Herb Sauce. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a fantastic day and come back real soon!
Miz Helen
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