Madidi's Salmon

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided, plus more for brushing fish
• 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 cup chopped red cabbage
• 1/4 cup mixed nuts
• 1/4 cup raisins, soaked in Port
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• Pinch fresh thyme leaves
• Salmon Mousse, recipe follows

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter over high heat in a saute pan large enough to hold both fillets.
3. Place salmon in the pan and sear for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
4. Transfer pan to oven and roast until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and brush with butter.
6. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat.
7. Add cabbage and saute over low heat for about 5 to 7 minutes.
8. Add nuts, raisins, and seasonings and toss to combine.
9. Place salmon fillets on a bed of the sauteed cabbage mixture and top with Salmon Mousse.
10. Vegetable oil, for frying
11. 1/4-pound salmon scraps
12. 1/2 cup heavy cream
13. 1 egg
14. Pinch Spanish paprika
15. Pinch black pepper
16. Heat about 1-inch oil in a Dutch oven or large, heavy skillet (with at least 2-inch sides) to 350 degrees F.
17. Combine remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
18. Scoop out a couple balls of salmon mousse and fry until golden brown.
19. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain before serving.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/madidis-salmon-recipe.html (may not work)