A gourmet dish featuring a rich umami glaze, silky purée, and vibrant greens.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- Salmon Fillets: 4 center-cut fillets (approx. 170g each), skin-on or off.
- Salt & White Pepper: To taste.
- Neutral Oil: 1 tbsp (for searing).
For the Umami Glaze (The dark sauce in the photo):
- Soy Sauce: 1/4 cup.
- Mirin: 2 tbsp.
- Honey or Brown Sugar: 1 tbsp.
- Fresh Ginger: 1 tsp, grated.
- Rice Vinegar: 1 tsp.
For the Accoutrements:
- Creamy Purée: 1 cup of cauliflower or parsnip purée (the white dollops).
- Garnish: Fresh microgreens, pea shoots, and thin radish julienne.
- Crunch: Toasted panko or crushed nuts for added texture.
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, honey, ginger, and rice vinegar. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until it thickens into a syrupy consistency. Set aside.
- Sear the Protein: Pat the salmon completely dry with paper towels. Season with salt and white pepper. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place the salmon (flesh side down first) and sear for 3–4 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- The Purée: Prepare a smooth cauliflower purée by boiling florets in milk, then blending with a touch of butter and salt until silky white.
- Plating (Following the Image):
- Spread a circular base of the dark glaze on a white textured plate.
- Place the salmon fillet slightly off-center.
- Add two elegant dollops of the white purée next to the fish.
- Top with microgreens and radish for a pop of color.
- The Finish: Just before serving, drizzle the remaining warm glaze over the top of the salmon to create that beautiful “glossy” look seen in the photo.
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Would you like a version of this recipe using a different protein, such as Roasted Duck or Beef?
