How to De-Skin a Salmon Fillet
Recipes with salmon will often call for the skin to be removed. Here’s how! First things first, a great thing to invest in is a knife sharpener. Sharp knives make your job SO much easier (and also more dangerous, so take care as you slice the skin away!) You will want to get your knife on the right edge of the piece of salmon, and carefully work on a diagonal all the way through the fillet. As you continue to work the knife to remove the skin, it really helps to hold the skin taut in one hand , while you work your knife with the other. This is a very precise, slow process, but you...
Read MoreSeared Maple Salmon
So simple and a tribute to my husband. He really loves this dish – it appeals to his Irish/Scottish & Canadian heritage. We have the great fortune of having a Citterella http://www.citarella.com/ in our small town of East Hampton. Jason the fish monger always has THE best of the best in the way of fresh fish. You can’t go wrong with their organic farm salmon. So when the fish is fresh the cooks ONLY job is to cook it perfectly! Always ask for the first half of the salmon (take photo) so that you can cut it into portions and have the correct thickness. Remove the skin...
Read MoreIKURA SALMON EGGS & ANGEL HAIR
Ikura roe is not only one of nature’s perfect looking foods, but is chock-full of essential amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids.In a 1oz serving you can find 1,800 mg of omega 3’s plus vitamins A, D & E. Each 4oz jar contains roughly as many omega 3’s as a one pound portion of wild king salmon. Now, the thing is, at an average of $30 per jar, you want to make sure to reserve this as a “special occasion” pasta, but take it from us, its worth it! Perhaps to start an intimate new years eve dinner? Or a romantic lunch? Says Sheila: “My husband upon...
Read MorePoached Salmon in Dill Cream Sauce
This is a crowd pleaser and a dish that I have been making for 2 decades! It is a recipe from my dear friend Marty in NYC. He and his partner Bill threw many a dinner back in the day – I literally “poached” this one from him early on! It is so simple and easy, with an elegant presentation. It has stood the test of time. I always give this recipe to those who do not have a lot of experience in the kitchen. INGREDIENTS: Side of Salmon 3 cups white wine champagne or green grapes 3/4 cup heavy cream dill for garnish (watercress looks nice too!) Buy a side of salmon remove...
Read MoreCitrus Brussels Sprouts Slaw
We served this as a cold side. It can be made earlier in the day. By the end of the night, there was not a shred to be found! 6 cups of shredded brussels sprouts. I used 2 bowl pkgs 1 small red vadalia onion 3 tbs of sugar seeds from 7 cardomom pods pounded to a powder or a teaspoon of ground (not as strong) zest of one orange 3/4 cup of fresh squeezed OJ 1/4 olive oil fresh chili in fine mince – if you like it hot 12 oz pkg of almond slices toasted in the oven or heavy bottomed pan or not – this is an awesome raw food dish! 2 tablespoons of fish sauce generous tablespoon of...
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