Baked Salmon With Citrus Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Found in the magazine The Best of Cooking Fresh . It is a light, tasty and quick salmon dish. With a side of rice and a salad or vegetable you have dinner ready. Ingredients:
1 shallot, finely diced |
1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest, finely chopped |
kosher salt |
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice |
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped orange zest |
4 (5 ounce) slamon fillets, skinless |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped |
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil (or butter) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, combine the shallot, vinegar, lemon juice and zest, orange juice an zest and pinch of salt. Let the mixture sit for 5010 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, season the salmon with salt and put it on an oiled (foiled) rimmed baking sheet and drizzle a thin stream of oil (or dab of butter) on top of each salmon fillet. Bake until it's done to your liking, about 6 minutes for medium 8 minutes for medium well, keeping in mind it cooks after it comes out of the oven.
4. Whisk 1/4 cup oil into the shallot mixture, taste, and adjust the seasoning with a drop of vinegar if necessary. Transfer the salmon to four dinner plates, spoon about 2 Tbls. of the vinaigrette onto each portion, sprinkle the cilantro on top and serve.
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