Monday, 7 April 2014

Warm Salmon and Grape Tomato Salad

Warm salads topped with seared salmon are ever-popular on restaurant menus. Now, with a touch of garlic-enhanced Cream, you can make a sensational salad at home in just minutes.

Ingredients:
 1 tablespoon butter
 4 (4 ounce) fillets skinless salmon
 2 cups grape tomatoes
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
 1 cup 10% or 18% cream
 8 cups coarsely torn romaine lettuce hearts
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, chervil or dill
 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges

Directions:
Heat a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add butter; spread to coat. Place salmon fillets flesh side down in skillet and sear for about 3 min or until browned. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to a plate, seared side up.
Add tomatoes to skillet and saute for 3 min or until browned and starting to pop; using spatula transfer to bowl.
Reduce heat to medium and let pan cool slightly. Add garlic to pan off the heat; saute for 15 sec, until fragrant.
Whisk flour into Cream; pour into skillet, stirring. Return skillet to the heat and bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Return salmon to pan, seared side up. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 to 7 min (depending on thickness) or until salmon just flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat.
Arrange lettuce on plates; top with tomatoes. Place salmon on top. Stir sauce in pan and drizzle over salads. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over top.

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