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step 1
ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
instructions For the truffled cauliflower puree: Heat butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
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step 2
ingredients 1 shallot, chopped
1 pound cauliflower, cored and cut into small florets
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
instructions Sauté shallot until translucent, then add cauliflower florets, cream, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
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step 3
ingredients 1 tablespoon white truffle oil
instructions Cover pot and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until the cauliflower is soft, about 10 minutes. Add salt and white pepper; stir in truffle oil.
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step 4
instructions Transfer mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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step 5
ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion
2 cloves garlic
instructions For the sautéed Swiss chard: Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
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step 6
ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard (about 1 large bunch), cut into strips
instructions Add the Swiss chard and sauté until slightly wilted, about 4 minutes.
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step 7
ingredients 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper
instructions Add the wine, salt and pepper; simmer until wine is reduced and Swiss chard is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
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step 8
instructions For the baked salmon: Preheat oven to 280°F.
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step 9
ingredients 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1/3 pound smoked salmon, very finely chopped
1/3 cup prepared horseradish
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
instructions Combine panko, smoked salmon, horseradish, 1/3 cup olive oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until breadcrumbs absorb oil and mixture is combined.
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step 10
ingredients 2 tsp olive oil
instructions Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Cool to room temperature.
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step 11
ingredients 4 (6-ounce) filets salmon
instructions Evenly distribute panko mixture among the tops of the salmon filets.
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step 12
instructions Bake salmon for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crust is golden and salmon is just cooked through.
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step 13
ingredients 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided
instructions For the beurre blanc: Cut butter into tablespoons. Reserve 2 tablespoons; set remaining butter aside.
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step 14
ingredients 2 tbsp butter
1 shallot, finely diced
1 celery stalk, sliced
1/2 leek, cleaned and sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
1/2 cup fish stock
instructions Heat the reserved 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sauté the shallot, celery and leek for 2 minutes. Add the wine and fish stock. Simmer until reduced by 2/3, about 10 minutes.
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step 15
ingredients 1/2 cup heavy cream
instructions Add heavy cream and simmer until mixture is reduced by 1/3. Turn heat to low.
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step 16
ingredients Remainder of the 2 sticks of butter not used
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper
instructions Whisk remaining butter into wine mixture, one piece at a time, allowing each piece to melt fully before adding the next one. Season with salt and white pepper.
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step 17
instructions Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Keep warm until ready to serve.
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step 18
ingredients Freshly chopped chives, optional
instructions To serve: Spoon truffled cauliflower puree onto the center of a plate and top with sautéed Swiss shard. Place a piece of salmon over the Swiss chard, then drizzle with beurre blanc. Garnish with fresh chives, if desired.
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