Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Puree

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: GDL Foods

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

Lemon Brodetto:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, diced
2 lemons, juiced
1 lemon, zested
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Pea Puree:

2 cups frozen peas, thawed (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Salmon:

1/4 cup olive oil
4 (4 to 6-ounce) pieces salmon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

To make the Lemon Brodetto, warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the lemon juice, zest, and broth. Bring to a simmer, and keep warm, covered, over low heat.

To make the Pea Puree, combine the peas, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and puree. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady drizzle. Transfer the pea puree to a small bowl and stir in the Parmesan. Set aside.

To make the Salmon, warm the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon until a golden crust forms, about 4 to 5 minutes on the first side. Flip the fish and continue cooking until medium-rare, about 2 minutes more depending on the thickness of the fish.

To assemble the dish, add the tablespoon chopped mint to the Lemon Brodetto and divide between 4 shallow dishes. Place a large spoonful of Pea Puree into the center of each bowl. Place a salmon piece atop each mound of Pea Puree. Serve immediately.

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Debbie Santa Monica, CA 02-09-2010
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good but too salty
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I liked this recipe and the salmon looks so beautiful set upon the pea puree. However, the pea puree is way too salty. My... husband couldn't eat it. Next time I would use about half to 3/4 the amount of salt. Read more
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Eric Amarillo, TX 02-05-2010
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Great and easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very easy to make and very delicious. My wife and I and even the kids enjoyed it. Would definitely make again.
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Michele Hubbardston, MA 02-05-2010
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Pretty Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was a good recipe, and I enjoyed it. Definitely different from my other salmon recipes. I will say that you end up... with a ton of broth left over. If I make this again, I will cut that part of the recipe in half. Worth a try.Read more
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Buffy Jackson, NJ 02-03-2010
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Interesting, but. . . .
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I told my husband to keep an open mind with this recipe. He did, and we enjoyed it all right, but it was just a little... strange. The lemon broth in the plate, the cool pea puree with mint and the quickly seared salmon just didn't come together as a cohesive whole, as I had hoped. The dry Reisling we served it with was better than the dinner. Won't make it again.Read more
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alana brooklyn, NY 02-02-2010
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lovely and simple
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this was a nice change for my usual miso salmon. My husband loved it and overall it was delicious and pretty easy to... make. One note, because it has a lot of garlic - my 5 year old daughter didn't like this too much - so maybe more of a grown up recipe then a kid friendly recipe - but none the less delicious! would do again!Read more
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Kristina Sioux Falls, SD 01-17-2010
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Light but Filling
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this for multiple dinner parties and it is a hit every time! I made the puree earlier and kept it in the fridge... which saved on some time. I have also made it with and without the lemon brodetto sauce and do prefer it with the lemon as it seems to bring the flavors together well. It also has a beautiful finished look and anyone that is served this dish is VERY impressed!Read more