PESTO-CRUSTED SALMON FILLET WITH CITRUS-SOY SAUCE

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Pesto-crusted Salmon Fillet with Citrus-Soy Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, boneless and skinless
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
Pesto, recipe follows
1/2 to 3/4 cup very fine bread crumbs
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 oranges and 2 grapefruits, peeled and segmented
Citrus Soy Sauce, recipe follows
Steamed Spinach Leaves, recipe follows
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 cups fresh basil, thoroughly washed and dried
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
1/8 cup garlic, peeled and sliced
1 cup dry white wine
1/8 cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 cups grapefruit juice
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, reduced to 1/2 cup
1 cup olive oil
2 pounds loose spinach leaves
2 large baking potatoes, like russets
Clarified Butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a 12-inch non-stick saute pan over a high flame. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Add a small amount of oil to the pan and sear both sides of the salmon quickly, just a few seconds on each side, leaving the fish very rare. Remove the pan from the heat, and place the fish on a work surface. Wipe out the pan and reserve for later use.
  • Spread a 1/4-inch layer of pesto evenly over 1 side of the fillet. Sprinkle the top of the pesto with a light, thin dusting of fresh bread crumbs. Carefully invert each fillet into the pan and place it over a medium flame. Toast the bread coating, adding tiny bits of butter to the pan that will melt into the salmon underneath. Once the bread is toasted (after about 1 minute), place the pan in the oven for about 3 minutes, just to heat the fish through.
  • To serve, mound 1/6 of the spinach in the center of a warm dinner plate. Invert 1 salmon fillet onto the spinach, crust-side up, and ladle citrus soy sauce around the sides. Place 1 orange segment on top of 1 grapefruit segment in the sauce at 3 different points on the plate.
  • In the bowl of a food processor place, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the basil and process again. With the motor running, add the oil in a stream slowly, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add bread crumbs a little at a time, just enough to make pesto spreadable. Process and repeat until the pesto is the right consistency. Remove from food processor and set aside until ready to use.
  • In a non-reactive saucepan, saute the ginger in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 1 minute over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute longer. Deglaze the pan with white wine, champagne vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and all 3 fruit juices. Reduce the liquid volume down to 1 cup. Add the chicken stock, bring it to a boil, and cook another 3 minutes. Strain, pushing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible, and place the liquid into a blender or food processor. With the motor running on low, add the remaining olive oil in a slow stream until all the oil is incorporated.
  • Wash spinach thoroughly and drain, leaving some of the water clinging to the leaves. In a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat, saute the spinach in a small amount of olive oil until it is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain excess moisture, season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
  • Peel potatoes and slice thin in a criss-cross cut on the zig-zag part of the mandolin. Lay out the slices on a baking sheet. Brush with clarified butter and bake until crisp, about 12 minutes.

hacker playz
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This recipe was amazing! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the pesto crust was crispy and delicious. The citrus-soy sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this recipe again and again.


MD. Mutashin
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pesto crust was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Anxia Martinez
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the salmon. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Shani Bhai
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The salmon was moist and flavorful and the pesto crust was crispy and delicious. The citrus-soy sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Juan Carlos Martinez
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This was a great recipe! Easy to follow and the salmon turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Coree Osgood
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Amazing recipe! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the pesto crust was flavorful. The citrus-soy sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again!


Jay Rogers
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This recipe was a disaster! The pesto crust burned and the salmon was raw in the middle. I had to throw the whole thing away.


Samar T Gurung
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The pesto crust was bland and the citrus-soy sauce was too salty. The salmon was also dry and overcooked.


Murtaza Ali 1212
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This dish was good, but not great. The pesto crust was a bit too thick and the salmon was a little overcooked. I'll try it again with a thinner crust and less cooking time.


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I love salmon and this recipe did not disappoint! The pesto crust was flavorful and the citrus-soy sauce added a nice tang. The salmon was cooked perfectly and flaked easily. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


David jeanlouis
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the flavors were out of this world. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Sukhmeet Singh
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I'm not usually a big fan of fish, but this dish changed my mind. The pesto crust added so much flavor and the citrus-soy sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this again!


Nwechah Vanila
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This pesto crusted salmon dish was an absolute delight! The flavors of the pesto, citrus, and soy sauce complemented each other perfectly, creating a tantalizing taste experience. The salmon was cooked to perfection, with a crispy crust and tender, f