Broiled Coho Salmon With Parsnips Dauphinoise

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Peel the parsnips and slice them very thin (the slicing can be done with a food processor).

3. 3

   Lightly butter a glass or enameled cast iron baking dish.

4. 4

   Place a layer of the parsnips in the dish, season with salt and pepper and continue layering until you have reached the top.

5. 5

   Top with 1 tablespoon butter cut in small pieces and pour on just enough cream to moisten the parsnips.

6. 6

   Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Uncover and bake for a further 15 to 30 minutes or until the parsnips are tender.

8. 8

   If they get too dry, add more cream.

9. 9

   Preheat broiler.

10. 10

    Wipe the salmon dry with paper towels and squeeze the lemon juice into the cavities.

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    Sprinkle with tarragon and place the remaining tablespoon of butter, cut in pieces, in the cavities.

12. 12

    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Broil the fish for about 4 minutes on each side, turning once.

14. 14

    Place on individual plates and pass the parsnips separately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.