Salmon with Roasted Shiitakes and Mushroom Sauce

Name: Salmon with Roasted Shiitakes and Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound small shiitake mushrooms, stems reserved to make Mushroom Syrup; 16 medium garlic cloves; 1 jalapeno, sliced 1 inch thick; Salt; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; Four 6-ounce salmon fillets with skin; Freshly ground white pepper; 1/4 cup Mushroom Syrup; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 450.
2
Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet until very hot.
3
Add the olive oil, shiitake mushroom caps, garlic and jalapeno slices and stir well.
4
Season with salt.
5
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the shiitake caps, stirring a few times, for about 20 minutes, or until richly browned and crisp.
6
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the grapeseed oil.
7
Season the salmon fillets with salt and white pepper and add them to the skillet, skin side down.
8
Cook the salmon over high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to moderate and cook until the skin is browned and very crisp, about 12 minutes longer.
9
Turn and cook the salmon for 2 minutes on the other side, until barely cooked through.
10
Transfer the salmon fillets to plates, skin side up.
11
Gently lift the skin off the salmon and lean it against the fillet.
12
Spoon the roasted shiitake caps on the salmon.
13
Drizzle the plates with mushroom syrup and serve with the lemon wedges.

609

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound small shiitake mushrooms, stems reserved to make Mushroom Syrup, 16 medium garlic cloves, 1 jalapeno, sliced 1 inch thick, and more.

Yes, Salmon with Roasted Shiitakes and Mushroom Sauce 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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