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    Pan-Seared Salmon With Sorrel Sauce

    Pan-Seared Salmon With Sorrel Sauce

    French

    Serves 2
    French

    Ingredients

    Servings
    2
    • shallots — peeled and finely chopped (aromatic base)
    • white wine (sauce liquid)
    • fish stock (sauce liquid)
    • 2 tbsp vermouth — optional (sauce flavor)
    • crème fraîche (sauce thickener)
    • 1 knob butter — cold (sauce enrichment)
    • lemon juice (sauce acidity)
    • salt (seasoning)
    • white pepper (seasoning)
    • 2 salmon fillet — cut into ~1cm thick pieces (main protein)
    • sorrel leaves — stems removed (sauce component)
    • olive oil — for searing (cooking fat)

    Mise en Place

    0/6

    Process

    1

    reduce sauce base

    1. 1.Peel and finely chop the shallots.
    2. 2.Add the chopped shallots to a medium pot.
    3. 3.Cover the shallots with white wine and fish stock.
    4. 4.Add 2 tbsp of vermouth, if using.
    5. 5.Reduce the liquid over medium-high heat until it achieves a syrupy consistency.
    2

    prepare salmon

    1. 1.While the sauce base reduces, portion the salmon fillets.
    2. 2.Cut each salmon fillet lengthwise, keeping the knife parallel to the cutting board, to create flat pieces approximately 1cm thick.
    3. 3.Aim for 2-3 slices per fillet, with smaller pieces also usable. Ensure slices are as uniform as possible.
    4. 4.Place the salmon slices between two pieces of parchment paper.
    5. 5.Gently pound the slices with a small pot to further flatten and even them.
    6. 6.Season the salmon pieces with salt and white pepper.
    3

    finish sauce

    1. 1.Remove the sauce base from the heat once reduced.
    2. 2.Set the heat to the lowest setting.
    3. 3.Whisk in the crème fraîche until smooth.
    4. 4.Incorporate the cold butter, one knob at a time, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
    5. 5.Optionally, strain the sauce to remove the shallots for a smoother texture.
    6. 6.Adjust seasoning with lemon juice and salt to taste.
    4

    cook sorrel

    1. 1.Ensure the stems are removed from the sorrel leaves.
    2. 2.Preheat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
    3. 3.Add the sorrel leaves to the sauce pot, keeping the pot over low heat. Stir periodically.
    4. 4.Wilt the sorrel leaves for approximately 2 minutes; prolonged cooking will cause them to brown and lose color.
    5. 5.Note that the salmon will cook in approximately 1 minute.
    5

    sear salmon

    1. 1.Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the preheated non-stick pan.
    2. 2.Sear the salmon pieces for 30 seconds per side. Use a large rubber spatula for easy flipping.
    3. 3.The salmon is sufficiently fatty, so additional oil is not strictly necessary.

    Plating

    • Divide the sauce and sorrel evenly between two warmed plates.
    • Carefully arrange the seared salmon pieces on top of the sauce.
    • Serve immediately.

    Sensory Checks

    Check

    The sauce should have a syrupy consistency.

    Check

    The sauce should coat the back of a spoon without running off.

    Color

    The sorrel leaves should be wilted but retain a vibrant green color, not browned.

    Common Errors

    • ⚠ Overcooking the sorrel will result in browning and loss of its fresh flavor and color.
    • ⚠ Overcooking the salmon will lead to a dry texture.

    Notes

    • Adding vermouth is optional but enhances the sauce's flavor complexity.
    • Straining the shallots is an optional step for a smoother sauce texture.
    • The natural fat content of the salmon makes additional oil for searing optional.

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    Flagged:

    • Exact quantities for shallots, white wine, fish stock, crème fraîche, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper were not specified and are marked as null.
    • The amount of olive oil for searing salmon was not explicitly stated, but implied to be minimal due to salmon's natural fat content.

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