Poached Salmon with Asparagus, Herbs, and Baby Greens
- 1 skin-on wild Alaskan salmon fillet (about 1 1/2 pounds and 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- Coarse salt
- 1 bunch medium-thick asparagus (about 1 pound), tough ends trimmed
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced into half moons
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups mixed baby greens, such as spinach and tatsoi
- 1/4 cup mixed fresh herb leaves, such as mint, basil, and tarragon
- 12 radishes, trimmed and halved
- 4 hard-cooked eggs (page 61), peeled and halved lengthwise
- Fill a saucepan wide enough to hold salmon with 2 to 3 inches cold water.
- Stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice and 2 teaspoons salt.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and gently place salmon in pan, skin side down.
- Reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer until salmon is just opaque throughout, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Cover loosely with a piece of parchment paper to prevent surface from drying, and let cool 20 to 30 minutes.
- Once cool, salmon can be refrigerated, covered tightly with plastic wrap, for up to 2 days.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice-water bath.
- Blanch asparagus until crisp-tender and color brightens, 45 to 60 seconds.
- With a slotted spoon, immediately transfer asparagus to ice-water bath to stop the cooking; once cool, drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine shallot, lemon and orange zests, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the orange juice, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Gradually whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Assemble asparagus, greens, herbs, radishes, and eggs on a platter.
- Break salmon into large pieces, arrange on top, and drizzle with vinaigrette.
- Serve immediately.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 480
- Saturated Fat: 5.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22.7g
- Cholesterol: 306mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.9g
- Protein: 42.2g
- Sodium: 303mg
- Fiber: 3g
skin, lemon zest, salt, shallot, orange juice, champagne vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, mixed baby greens, herb leaves, radishes, eggs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/poached-salmon-with-asparagus-herbs-and-baby-greens-394178 (may not work)