Ingredients
For this recipe, you'll need:
- Cleaned leeks
- A mixture of capers and lemon juice
- Green beans
- Fennel fronds
- Lemon
- Chopped parsley and mint
- Butter
- 2 six-ounce salmon fillets
Equipment
- Oven-safe pan with a lid
Preparation
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees on convection bake.
2.Build the Base:
- Begin by placing fennel fronds at the bottom of the pan.
- Add raw green beans on top of the fennel.
- Add leeks, which provide great flavor and versatility.
3. Add the Salmon:
- Nestle the salmon fillets on top of the vegetables.
- No need for salt or pepper because the caper juice in the poaching liquid already has plenty of salt.
Adding Fresh Herbs and Lemon
4. Herbs and Lemon:
- Sprinkle chopped parsley and mint over the salmon.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice and place two lemon slices on top.
5. Butter and Poaching Liquid:
- Add small pats of butter.
- Pour the caper and lemon juice mixture over everything.
Starting the Poaching Process
6. Start on the Stovetop:
- Begin the cooking process on the stove to add a bit of heat.
- Add a splash of water to help the poaching liquid move around. You can also use wine or more lemon juice.
7. Transfer to the Oven:
- Once it starts to simmer, cover the pan with a lid.
- Transfer the pan to the oven, reduce the temperature to 350 degrees, and let it bake-poach for about 20 minutes.
Checking and Serving
8. Check the Salmon:
- After 20 minutes, check the salmon. It should be cooked through with poached vegetables.
9. Plating:
- Plate the green beans and leeks first.
- Add the poached salmon on top.
- Drizzle with the light butter sauce and garnish with edible flowers if desired.
Tips and Variations
This dish can be cooked, chilled, and served the next day.
You can use the same method for different types of fish or vegetables.
The even cooking in the oven ensures that the salmon is perfectly poached and the vegetables are tender.
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