BROWN-BUTTER SALMON WITH LEMON AND HARISSA

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More put-together than thrown-together, this weeknight salmon gets an upgrade with a tangy and spicy brown butter-harissa sauce. To make it a complete meal, serve the fish with a simple lemony salad and maybe a bowl of grains or roasted or boiled potatoes. This salmon is meant to be enjoyed on the medium-rare side. If you prefer your fish more well done (or if the fillet is especially thick), increase cooking time by a few minutes.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds skin-on salmon fillet (or use 1 1/2 pounds of individual fillets)
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons harissa paste
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving
1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings
2 heads Little Gem lettuce or 1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup dill leaves, finely chopped, plus more for serving
4 thick slices of country bread, toasted, or boiled potatoes (optional)
Aioli or mayonnaise (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place salmon in a large baking dish skin-side-down and season with salt and pepper. (Alternatively, use a rimmed baking sheet.)
  • Heat butter in a small pot or skillet over medium heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until butter foams and browns, about 5 minutes. (The whisking will help release the brown butter bits from the bottom of the pot, and those are the bits you want.)
  • Add garlic slices, letting them sizzle and brown in the butter for 30 seconds or so, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pot and whisk in harissa. Give it a minute or two to sizzle and toast a bit in the butter mixture. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water to the pot, whisking to incorporate.
  • Season the brown butter-harissa sauce with salt and pepper and pour over salmon.
  • Place in oven and roast until the salmon is just cooked through, but still nicely pink and medium-rare in the center, 12 to 15 minutes for a whole fillet, or 8 to 10 minutes for individual fillets. (If you prefer your fish well done, cook the whole fillet for 15 to 18 minutes, or individual fillets for 12 to 15 minutes.)
  • Meanwhile, toss shallot with 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and dill and toss to coat; drizzle with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Once salmon is just cooked through, remove from oven. Use a large serving spoon to scoop large chunks of salmon onto a serving platter or individual plates, leaving the skin behind in the baking dish. (No need to worry if you get smaller chunks too, but try to get the largest pieces you can.) Spoon any remaining brown-butter sauce from the pan over the fish and squeeze lemon over the top. Sprinkle with a bit more dill, if you have it. Serve with dilly lettuce alongside, and, if you like, potatoes or toast and aioli.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 545, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 717 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Juanito Keiz
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Overall, this dish was a success. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the brown butter sauce was flavorful. The lemon and harissa added a nice touch of brightness and spice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Pardasi JUTT
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The salmon was cooked well, but the flavors were just not there. I would recommend adding more lemon and harissa to the sauce.


Westlife
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The salmon was cooked well and the flavors were all there. I would recommend using less harissa if you don't like spicy food.


Trish Saidi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the brown butter sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.


Ramjatan Ram
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the brown butter sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a perfect meal.


Twinamasiko Shanitah
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was moist and flavorful, and the lemon and harissa added a nice touch. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Muhammad Noor
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The salmon was cooked well, but the flavors were just not there. I would recommend adding more lemon and harissa to the sauce.


Deborah Welch
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The salmon was cooked well and the flavors were all there. I would recommend using less harissa if you don't like spicy food.


Mr. AY' an Ahamed
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the brown butter sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.


Md Emon Molla
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the brown butter sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a perfect meal.


Umutoni Waldah
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the brown butter sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ThAbiso Khumalo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was moist and flavorful, and the lemon and harissa added a nice touch. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Shan Adecer
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I'm not usually a big fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of brown butter, lemon, and harissa was perfect. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Clint Sylvestre
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This salmon dish was an absolute delight! The brown butter added a nutty, rich flavor that complemented the flaky, tender salmon perfectly. The lemon and harissa provided a nice balance of brightness and spice. I will definitely be making this again.