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Salmon: Pan Roasted Salmon with Fava Beans

Source of Recipe

Emeril Lagasse


Recipe Introduction

Note: for essence spice mix, see sauces-seasonings category

List of Ingredients

4 salmon steaks (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
essence spice
2 tablespoons minced shallot
12 poached garlic cloves
1 cup fresh fava beans, blanched and cleaned -- from shells
4 italian roma tomato, quarter and roast
1 cup white wine
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped chives (for garnish)


Recipe

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Season the salmon steak with olive oil and Essence. In a saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the pan is smoking hot, sear the salmon for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat and place in the oven. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare.

In a saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil. When the pan is hot, saute the shallots for 30 seconds. Add the garlic cloves, fava beans and tomatoes. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Stir in the chopped herbs. Bring the mixture up to a boil and remove from the heat. Spoon the fava beans and tomatoes onto the plate. Place the salmon steak in the center of the sauce. Yield: 4 servings