Salt And Pepper Salmon With Shiitakes And Leeks
Serves: 5
Jolie Turcotte
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
52
Sweetness
61
Sourness
35
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
6 tbsps
Unsalted ButterDirections:
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Salmon is a really unique fish that we often take for granted
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Everyone smothers it with heavy sauces or encrusts it with this and that
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Which is fine
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But why not enjoy the fish for what it is from time to time? So, simply season the salmon fillet with a nice sprinkle of salt and coarse ground pepper, both sides
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Rub the fillet with a small amount of olive oil
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Grill or pan sear the salmon until just medium rare or medium, about 2 to 3 minutes per side
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(The saying is, you don't cook salmon, you should merely threaten it!) In a skillet over high heat, heat the butter until nearly smoking
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Add the shiitakes and leeks and cook on high heat until the edges just begin to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes
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Season with salt and pepper
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To serve, simply spoon the mushroom/leek mixture onto salmon
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Serve with a side of spinach spaetzle and a simple red pepper compound butter