Salmon Confit With Herb Salad
- 1 None large red bell pepper
- 2 bulbs baby fennel, trimmed, halved, cored
- 2 None small leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise
- 2 cloves garlic, bruised
- 1 None fresh bay leaf
- 2 cups light olive oil
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on
- None None Herb Salad
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- None None Dill Mayonnaise
- 2 None large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup light olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Roast pepper for 30 mins, or until skin blisters and blackens. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 5 min. Peel, discard seeds and membrane then slice flesh thinly.
- Reduce oven to 250u0b0F. Arrange fennel and leek, cut-side down, in a single layer in a large baking dish. Add garlic, bay leaf and olive oils. Cover with baking paper and bake for 1 hour, or tender. Remove vegetables from dish with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Reduce oven to 200u0b0F. Submerge salmon, skin-side down, in oil in dish. Cover with baking paper and bake for 2 hours 30 mins, or until salmon is heated through, but still looks glassy. Remove salmon and drain on paper towels.
- For the herb salad, combine herbs in a medium serving bowl. Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Season to taste. Set aside.
- For the dill mayonnaise, combine egg yolks, lemon juice and mustard in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, gradually add oil in a thin, steady stream. Blend until thick. Stir in 2 tbsp dill and season to taste. Thin with water or more lemon juice if necessary.
- Dress herb salad with lemon vinaigrette. Serve salmon topped with vegetables, herb salad and dill mayonnaise.
red bell pepper, baby fennel, leeks, garlic, bay leaf, light olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, salmon, salad, basil, fresh cilantro, parsley, dill, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, mayonnaise, egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard, light olive oil, dill
Taken from recipes-plus.com/api/v2.0/recipes/36580 (may not work)