Royal Salmon with Romesco Sauce and Aioli

Seafood is a great way to get your family together for dinner. Whether it's something you're cooking during the weekend or just trying out new flavors, seafood night will make sure that everyone has something they enjoy!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil divided
2 Atlantic Salmon MOWI Royal portions
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 red pepper cut into long strips
2 cups small potatoes cooked and cut in half
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup garden peas
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Place large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season salmon portions with salt and pepper, to taste, and place skin sides down in pan. Cook 2-3 minutes until skin is crispy. Place on sheet pan, skin sides up, and bake 6-7 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest.
In same skillet, add remaining olive oil then add peppers and potatoes. Cook 6-7 minutes until peppers soften and potatoes start to caramelize.
Add paprika, cayenne and peas; stir and cook 2 minutes. Add tarragon.
To make romesco sauce: In clean pan, heat olive oil and gently fry garlic, nuts and bread until toasted.
In blender, process red pepper, tomato puree and vinegar until smooth. Add toasted nuts and bread; process to desired consistency.
To make aioli: In bowl, whisk mayonnaise, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper.
Place several spoonfuls of aioli on plate. Top with potatoes, peppers and salmon, skin side up. Top with romesco sauce.

Notes

Romesco Sauce:

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup hazelnuts
1 slice white bread, crust removed
1 large roasted red pepper
1/4 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
salt
black pepper

Aioli Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, zest and juice
salt
white pepper
lemon wedges, for garnish

Recipe courtesy of MOWI on behalf of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council

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