Salmon with Pea Puree

By suburban_gourmet

Ingredients

• Pea Puree:
• 2 * 2 cups frozen peas, thawed (about 10 ounces)
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 * 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Salmon:
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 * 4 (4 to 6-ounce) pieces salmon
• * Kosher salt
• * Freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

To make the Pea Puree, combine the peas, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and puree. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady drizzle. Transfer the pea puree to a small bowl and stir in the Parmesan. Set aside.

To make the Salmon, warm the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon until a golden crust forms, about 4 to 5 minutes on the first side. Flip the fish and continue cooking until medium-rare, about 2 minutes more depending on the thickness of the fish.

To assemble the dish, add the tablespoon chopped mint to the Lemon Brodetto and divide between 4 shallow dishes. Place a large spoonful of Pea Puree into the center of each bowl. Place a salmon piece atop each mound of Pea Puree. Serve immediately.