Salmon With Watercress And Sorrel Salad Recipe

Name: Salmon With Watercress And Sorrel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the salmon:; 2 salmon fillets, about 5 or 6 ounces each; unsalted butter, softened; kosher salt; two pinches of grains of paradise, crushed; 6 juniper berries, crushed; some fennel fronds; for the salad and dressing:; 3 cups watercress, washed and spun dry; 1 cup sorrel leaves, washed and spun dry (You can substitute watercress for this); kosher salt; pepper; 1/2 of a medium juicy lime, juiced; 2 demitasse spoons of dijon mustard; 2 demitasse spoons of honey; extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

for the salmon:
2 salmon fillets, about 5 or 6 ounces each
unsalted butter, softened
kosher salt
two pinches of grains of paradise, crushed
6 juniper berries, crushed
some fennel fronds
for the salad and dressing:
3 cups watercress, washed and spun dry
1 cup sorrel leaves, washed and spun dry (You can substitute watercress for this)
kosher salt
pepper
1/2 of a medium juicy lime, juiced
2 demitasse spoons of dijon mustard
2 demitasse spoons of honey
extra virgin olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On a large piece of buttered foil, place salmon and season with salt, spices, and aromatics. Dot with a bit of butter. Close up the foil into a packet. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
2
Whisk the lime juice, mustard and honey. Drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until creamy. Taste. Whisk in more lime, mustard honey or olive oil if desired. Set aside.
3
Break up the watercress into smaller pieces, discarding large legs. Rip the sorrel into bite size pieces, removing the thick legs. Place both in a bowl.
4
Toss salad with dressing, reserving a bit for the salmon. Taste for salt. Plate the salads. Set each salmon fillet over the salad and spoon a little extra dressing over the fish.
5
Alternatively, let the fish cool completely. Break up the fish into chunks and toss with the salad.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for the salmon:, 2 salmon fillets, about 5 or 6 ounces each, unsalted butter, softened, kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Salmon With Watercress And Sorrel Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salmon With Watercress And Sorrel Salad

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