Best Arugula Salsa Verde Recipes

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BAKED HALIBUT WITH ARUGULA SALSA VERDE



Baked Halibut with Arugula Salsa Verde image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Four 6-ounce halibut fillets, each about 1 1/2 inches thick
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Arugula Salsa Verde, recipe follows
Lemon wedges for garnish, optional
1 cup finely chopped arugula
2/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
Juice of 1/2 large lemon (about 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)
Zest of 1 large lemon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the fish topping: Mix the chives, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Cover and chill. This can be prepared 4 hours ahead, but keep chilled.
  • For the baked halibut: Coat the halibut fillets all over with the olive oil. Place the fish on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and chive-lemon topping, pressing slightly to adhere. Bake the fish just until opaque in the center, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer 1 fish fillet to each of 4 plates. Spoon the Arugula Salsa Verde alongside. Serve with the lemon wedges, if using.
  • Stir the arugula, parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and red pepper together in a small bowl. Cover and chill. The salsa can be prepared 4 hours ahead, but let it stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 1219 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 1 grams

BAKED HALIBUT WITH ARUGULA SALSA VERDE



BAKED HALIBUT WITH ARUGULA SALSA VERDE image

Categories     Fish

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 11

Fish Topping:
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Baked Halibut:
Four 6-ounce halibut fillets, each about 1 1/2 inches thick
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Arugula Salsa Verde, recipe follows
Lemon wedges for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. For the fish topping: Mix the chives, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Cover and chill. This can be prepared 4 hours ahead, but keep chilled. For the baked halibut: Coat the halibut fillets all over with the olive oil. Place the fish on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and chive-lemon topping, pressing slightly to adhere. Bake the fish just until opaque in the center, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer 1 fish fillet to each of 4 plates. Spoon the Arugula Salsa Verde alongside. Serve with the lemon wedges, if using. Arugula Salsa Verde: 1 cup finely chopped arugula 2/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained Juice of 1/2 large lemon (about 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice) Zest of 1 large lemon 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper Stir the arugula, parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and red pepper together in a small bowl. Cover and chill. The salsa can be prepared 4 hours ahead, but let it stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Per serving: Calories: 349; Total Fat: 23 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 32 grams; Total carbohydrates: 3 grams; Sugar: 1 gram; Fiber: 1 gram; Cholesterol: 85 milligrams; Sodium: 1,219 milligrams

BAKED SALMON WITH ARUGULA SALSA VERDE



BAKED SALMON WITH ARUGULA SALSA VERDE image

Categories     Fish

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 18

Sauce
1 cup finely chopped arugula
⅔ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup capers rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 (4-ounce) skinless salmon fillets, each about 1-inch thick
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • auce Stir the arugula, parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to blend. Fish Position an oven rack in the center of oven. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Mix the parsley, chives, and lemon zest in a small bowl to top the fish. Coat the salmon fillets all over with the olive oil. Put the fish on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle on both sides with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle the herb topping over the top of the fish fillets, pressing slightly to adhere. Bake the fish until medium, about 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer 1 fish fillet to each of 4 plates. Spoon the salsa verde alongside. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired. Good served over Quinoa or brown rice

ARUGULA SALSA VERDE



Arugula Salsa Verde image

Using mature arugula leaves instead of the baby variety will make for a more peppery salsa. For a nice variation, try it with fresh basil and/or parsley.

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Time 5m

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped (optional)
Finely grated zest of 1 small lemon
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 cups arugula leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon finely chopped capers
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, lemon zest, garlic, arugula, breadcrumbs, capers, and vinegar in a small bowl. Using a wooden spoon, slowly mix in 3/4 cup oil, then Parmesan. Pour a little oil on surface to keep salsa from discoloring.

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