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Hello Wine Lovers!
I got to thinking last week (which is scary) that not only should I write about wines for you to enjoy but why not add some of my favorite food recipes too! So... this is my first entry with a recipe as well. I hope you enjoy!
To me food is not a means to live, but I live to eat good food! Some think it is difficult to eat well, or too difficult to follow a recipe out of Gourmet or some other food magazine or coffee table cook book. I say if you can read you can cook! It takes focus and the ability to follow steps and procedures. In most cases I find that people who say they cannot cook allow too many distractions during their time in the kitchen.
First the wine! I am talking about two today, LaVieille Ferme White and Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz-Cabernet Blend. Both are around $6.99 a bottle, once again I am blown away on how anyone can get wine to the store for that money$$
LaVieille Ferme is a Rhone Valley wine grown in the Luberon Mountains. It is made up of Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc and Roussanne grapes from the acclaimed Chateau de Beaucastel family of France who have a great reputation. This wine matches well with the recipe as well. Light, fruit forward with tropical fruit flavors with minerals and enough acid to handle food.
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet from South Australia is from one of the most prominent producers of Australia. For this money it is juicy with dark fruit, spice and chocolate wit just enough oak to keep it interesting.
SALMON in LEMON BRODETTO with PEA PUREE
Lemon Brodetto:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, diced
2 lemons, juiced
1 lemon, zested
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
Pea Puree:
2 cups frozen peas, thawed (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Salmon:
1/4 cup olive oil
4 (4 to 6-ounce) pieces salmon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
To make the Lemon Brodetto, warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the lemon juice, zest, and broth. Bring to a simmer, and keep warm, covered, over low heat.
To make the Pea Puree, combine the peas, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and puree. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady drizzle. Transfer the pea puree to a small bowl and stir in the Parmesan. Set aside.
To make the Salmon, warm the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon until a golden crust forms, about 4 to 5 minutes on the first side. Flip the fish and continue cooking until medium-rare, about 2 minutes more depending on the thickness of the fish.
To assemble the dish, add the tablespoon chopped mint to the Lemon Brodetto and divide between 4 shallow dishes. Place a large spoonful of Pea Puree into the center of each bowl. Place a salmon piece atop each mound of Pea Puree. Serve immediately.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, diced
2 lemons, juiced
1 lemon, zested
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
Pea Puree:
2 cups frozen peas, thawed (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Salmon:
1/4 cup olive oil
4 (4 to 6-ounce) pieces salmon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
To make the Lemon Brodetto, warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the lemon juice, zest, and broth. Bring to a simmer, and keep warm, covered, over low heat.
To make the Pea Puree, combine the peas, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and puree. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady drizzle. Transfer the pea puree to a small bowl and stir in the Parmesan. Set aside.
To make the Salmon, warm the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon until a golden crust forms, about 4 to 5 minutes on the first side. Flip the fish and continue cooking until medium-rare, about 2 minutes more depending on the thickness of the fish.
To assemble the dish, add the tablespoon chopped mint to the Lemon Brodetto and divide between 4 shallow dishes. Place a large spoonful of Pea Puree into the center of each bowl. Place a salmon piece atop each mound of Pea Puree. Serve immediately.
Have Fun!
Cheers!
J
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