Grape Leaf-Wrapped Salmon with Serrano-Scallion Sauce
- 16 large jarred grape leaves, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup orange or yellow grape tomatoes, halved
- 5 scallions, julienned, plus 2 tablespoons minced scallion
- 3 serranos with seeds, halved and thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- Four 6-ounce, skinless salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Preheat the oven to 450 and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the grape leaves in groups of 4 on a work surface, overlapping them slightly.
- Mound the tomatoes, three-fourths of the julienned scallions and one-third of the sliced serranos in the center of the grape leaves and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place on top, then wrap the grape leaves around the fish.
- Carefully turn the packets seam side down on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the salmon is medium within.
- Transfer the packets to plates.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter.
- Add the minced scallion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the vinegar and bring to a boil.
- Simmer over moderately high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the cream and bring just to a simmer, then cook over moderately high heat, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining serranos and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Cut open the salmon packets and drizzle the sauce over the fish.
- Garnish with the remaining julienned scallions and serve right away.
grape leaves, orange, scallions, kosher salt, pepper, salmon, unsalted butter, vinegar, heavy cream
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grape-leaf-wrapped-salmon-with-serrano-scallion-sauce (may not work)