This unique salmon dish is filled with fresh citrus flavor—both from a dry rub of citrus zest, ground coriander, salt and sugar, and then from roasting the salmon on top of sliced oranges and lemons. Fresh and light, this colorful and healthy dish is served along a fresh green pea puree flavored with fresh basil and a touch of quality extra virgin olive oil.
Roasting the marinated salmon on top of sliced oranges and lemons
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Citrus-Roasted Salmon with Herbed Pea Puree
Ingredients:
- Recipe based on one from Power Foods, a cookbook by the Editors of Martha Stewart Living magazine
- For the Salmon:
- 2 oranges
- 2 lemons, plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
- Coarse salt & freshly ground pepper
- 1 2-lb. salmon fillet
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the pea puree:
- 2 cups fresh peas
- Salt & Pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
- For the Salmon:
- Finely grate the zest of 2 oranges and 2 lemons. In a small bowl, stir together citrus zests, sugar, coriander, salt & pepper.
- Cut the oranges and lemons into 1/4-inch thick rounds, and put aside.
- Place salmon, skin side down, on a plate or non-reactive (glass or ceramic) baking dish. Rub spice blend over salmon. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove salmon from refrigerator. Wipe off spice blend with paper towels. Arrange orange and lemon rounds in a single layer on a large baking sheet or roasting pan, and place salmon skin side down, on top. Rub the oil all over salmon. Roasted until opaque throughout, about 15 minutes.
- To serve, place a small coating on sauce on the plate, top with sliced salmon, and garnish with pea shoots and sliced lemon.
- For the pea puree:
- Place the peas in a medium saucepan covered with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Drain and add the cooked peas to the bowl of a food processor. Season the peas with ½ teaspoon salt and a grinding of fresh pepper. Add the fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of oil to the processor as well. Pulse until chunky but blended. Serve room temperature.
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