SALMON IN LEMON BRODETTO WITH PEA PUREE

Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Puree image

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Shallot
1 Lemon, zest and juice
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 tablespoon Fresh Mint
1/4 cup Olive Oil
4 Salmon Filets, 6 ounces
2 package Frozen Baby Peas, thawed
1/2 cup Fresh Mint
1 clove Garlic
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
1 cup Olive Oil
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

To Make Lemon Bordetto
Warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until tender, about 7 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, juice and chicken broth.
Bring to a simmer. Cover and keep warm. Add mint.
To Make the Pea Puree
Combine the peas, mint, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor an d 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
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high temperature.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper
Sear the salmon on one side until a golden crust forms -- about 4-5 minutes. Flip the fish and continue cooking until medium-rare, about 2 minutes more.