Wild Salmon with Sauce Vierge

Pan-seared salmon fillets served with a warm, herb-infused olive oil and tomato sauce. A fresh and light summer dish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 630.1 kcals 2520.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 3.2 grams 12.6 grams
Fat 55.1 grams 220.4 grams
Protein 30.7 grams 122.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tablespoon
Capers
baby capers
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
tablespoon
Basil
fresh, torn
2
tablespoon
Chervil
fresh, chopped
2
tablespoon
Dill
fresh, chopped
2
tablespoon
Parsley
fresh, chopped
2
tablespoon
Chives
fresh, snipped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tablespoon
Olive Oil
for frying the salmon
120
millilitre
Seafood
600
gram
Wild Salmon
4 fillets, approximately 150g each
Vegetables
2
piece
Tomatoes
skin and seeds removed, diced
1
piece
Shallot
finely diced

Steps

  • Heat a large frying pan and add the oil.
  • Cook salmon skin-side down for three minutes then turn and cook for three more minutes.
  • Remove the salmon and let it rest in a warm place.
  • Whisk lemon juice into extra virgin olive oil in a non-reactive pan.
  • Add tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and capers to the oil mixture.
  • Warm the mixture through over a medium heat.
  • Stir in the basil, chervil, dill, parsley, and chives.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Plate the salmon and spoon the warm sauce over the fillets.