Scandinavian-Style Rare-Cooked Salmon with Fava Bea

Name: Scandinavian-Style Rare-Cooked Salmon with Fava Beans and Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced, plus additional for greasing the casseroles; 4 (7-ounce) very fresh salmon fillets; Fine sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground white pepper, to taste; 3/4 cup shelled small peas; 24 shelled fava beans, skinned; 12 snow peas, cut across into thin strips; 4 teaspoons julienned bacon; 4 scallions, top 1 inch only (white), quartered lengthwise; 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce; 2 cups Fish Fumet; 4 small sprigs fresh mint, plus 8 leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced, plus additional for greasing the casseroles
4 (7-ounce) very fresh salmon fillets
Fine sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground white pepper, to taste
3/4 cup shelled small peas
24 shelled fava beans, skinned
12 snow peas, cut across into thin strips
4 teaspoons julienned bacon
4 scallions, top 1 inch only (white), quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 cups Fish Fumet
4 small sprigs fresh mint, plus 8 leaves, chopped

1
Butter the casseroles and set them aside.
2
Trim and discard the thin belly section from the salmon fillets and season the fillets on both sides with salt and pepper.
3
Place the salmon in the center of the casseroles and surround the fillets, in this order, with the peas, fava beans, snow peas, bacon, scallions, and lettuce.
4
Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
5
Lay the butter slices over the vegetables.
6
(The recipe can be made to this point up to several hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
7
Pour the fish fumet into the dishes and place each dish on top of a stove burner turned to high heat.
8
Bring the fumet to a boil.
9
Lower the heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes, until a metal skewer inserted into the center of the salmon for 5 seconds feels barely warm when touched to your lip; the salmon will be rare.
10
Sprinkle the chopped mint over the vegetables and lay the mint sprigs on the salmon.
11
Put the casseroles on serving plates and serve immediately.

1378

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced, plus additional for greasing the casseroles, 4 (7-ounce) very fresh salmon fillets, Fine sea salt, to taste, Freshly ground white pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Scandinavian-Style Rare-Cooked Salmon with Fava Beans and Peas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Scandinavian-Style Rare-Cooked Salmon with Fava Beans and Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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