Beautiful Borscht Salmon Recipe

Name: Beautiful Borscht Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Borscht Sauce; 1 firm ripe beet (8 ounces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/3 cup shallot, chopped; 1/4 cup carrot, chopped; 2 tablespoons celery, chopped; 1/2 cup napa cabbage, chopped (packed); 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 1 cup canned broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable); 1 small bay leaf; 4 peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill); 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons creme fraiche; To Grill; 8 salmon fillets; 1/3 cup olive oil; coarse ground garlic salt; fresh cracked black pepper; To Garnish; additional creme fraiche; additional sprigs fresh dill

Servings: persons

Borscht Sauce
1 firm ripe beet (8 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup shallot, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons celery, chopped
1/2 cup napa cabbage, chopped (packed)
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 cup canned broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable)
1 small bay leaf
4 peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill)
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons creme fraiche
To Grill
8 salmon fillets
1/3 cup olive oil
coarse ground garlic salt
fresh cracked black pepper
To Garnish
additional creme fraiche
additional sprigs fresh dill

1
Step 1 is good to do in advance. Place beet in a pot of boiling water and cook uncovered 15 minutes until semi-tender; remove from heat, cover pot, and allow beet to steam another 15 minutes; remove beet from hot water with slotted spoon; once cool, peel and dice beet.
2
Steps 2 and 3 may also be done in advance. Saute aromatic shallots, carrot, and celery in olive oil until semi-tender; stir in cabbage and garlic; add diced beet, broth, bay leaf, and peppercorns; adjust heat, cover pot and gently simmer for one half hour until vegetables are tender.
3
Remove from heat; discard bay leaf and peppercorns; add salt, dill, and red wine vinegar; puree sauce in blender or food processor until smooth; stir in creme fraiche; taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Borscht sauce may be served hot or cold; keep heated in saucepan until serving time; or chill sauce in refrigerator.
4
While borscht sauce is cooking, rub salmon fillets on both sides with olive oil; sprinkle salmon with garlic salt and pepper; grill fillets 4-5 minutes per side until done. To serve, plate each salmon fillet, then top with 1/4 cup (hot or cold) borscht sauce, additional creme fraiche, and sprigs of fresh dill. A beautiful presentation your dinner guests will not soon forget!
5
This recipe makes just over 2 cups borscht sauce. Canned broth may be used to thin any unused sauce to preferred soup consistency. Stir in broth and reheat, or enjoy a cold summer soup. Very delicious the next day!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Borscht Sauce, 1 firm ripe beet (8 ounces), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/3 cup shallot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beautiful Borscht Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beautiful Borscht Salmon

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