Salmon seasoned with orange, lemon, and lime contrasts beautifully with a fresh-pea puree. Green peas—actually legumes, not vegetables—are high in protein and vitamin K, which boosts bone health.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 8
Ingredients
Citrus-roasted salmon
SPRING PEA SAUCE
Preparation
Step 1
Finely grate the zest of 2 oranges and 2 lemons. Cut the remaining orange and lemon into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Stir together citrus zests (including lime), sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, and the coriander in a small bowl.
Step 2
Place salmon, skin side down, in a nonreactive (glass or ceramic) baking dish large enough for it to lay flat. Rub spice blend all over salmon. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.
Step 3
Remove salmon from refrigerator. Wipe off spice blend with paper towels. Let fish stand at room temperature 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 4
Arrange half the orange and lemon rounds in a single layer in a large roasting pan; place salmon, skin side down, on top. Rub the oil all over salmon. Roast until opaque throughout, about 17 minutes. Remove from oven; cut salmon crosswise into 8 pieces.
Step 5
To serve, divide sauce among eight serving plates, and top each with a piece of salmon. Garnish with pea shoots and remaining orange and lemon rounds.
SPRING PEA SAUCE
Step 6
Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch peas and watercress until bright green, about 45 seconds. Immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to the ice bath to stop the cooking.
Step 7
Drain peas and watercress, then puree in a blender until smooth, adding 4 to 5 tablespoons water to thin (mixture should be just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon). Pass puree through a fine sieve into a small saucepan. Place over low heat, and whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time; whisk until emulsified, then remove from heat. Season sauce with 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste). Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Step 8
(Per Serving)
Step 9
Calories: 432
Step 10
Saturated Fat: 4.9g
Step 11
Unsaturated Fat: 13.4g
Step 12
Cholesterol: 109mg
Step 13
Carbohydrates: 16.2g
Step 14
Protein: 36.8g
Step 15
Sodium: 686mg
Step 16
Fiber: 3.6g
Nutrition Information (SPRING PEA SAUCE)
Step 17
(Per Serving)
Step 18
Calories: 37
Step 19
Saturated Fat: 1.2g
Step 20
Unsaturated Fat: .6g
Step 21
Cholesterol: 5mg
Step 22
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
Step 23
Protein: 1.4g
Step 24
Sodium: 123mg
Step 25
Fiber: 1.2g
