Braised Salmon

Name: Braised Salmon
Ingredients: 4 (6 to 8-ounce) salmon fillets; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cups sliced red bliss potatoes; 2 cups diced plum tomatoes; 3/4 cup sliced carrots*; 3/4 cup sliced celery*; 3/4 cup sliced fennel*; 3/4 cup sliced onions*; 1 tablespoon saffron; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 quart shrimp or lobster stock; Variety of fresh herbs, for seasoning; * Any other firm vegetable could also be used

14 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 (6 to 8-ounce) salmon fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups sliced red bliss potatoes
2 cups diced plum tomatoes
3/4 cup sliced carrots*
3/4 cup sliced celery*
3/4 cup sliced fennel*
3/4 cup sliced onions*
1 tablespoon saffron
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 quart shrimp or lobster stock
Variety of fresh herbs, for seasoning
* Any other firm vegetable could also be used

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with towels and season with salt and pepper.
3

Heat oil in a large oven-safe saute pan.
4

Add fish to pan, flesh side down, and sear on both sides until golden.
5

Remove from the pan and set aside.
6

Add potatoes and all the vegetables, saffron, and tomato paste to the pan and saute until vegetables are translucent.
7

Add the stock and stir well to combine.
8

Add a small handful of fresh herbs, and then place the salmon fillets back in the pan on top of the vegetables.
9

Cover and place the pan in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the fish is cooked to your desired degree of doneness.