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Salmon Steaks with Artichokes and Dill Caper Hollandaise

Courtesy of Chef Craig Plainfield Serves 4 For the salmon 4 salmon steaks, 2-inches (5 cm) thick, bones left or removed* ½ cup (120 g) kosher salt ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Applewood liquid smoke ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh dill 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) olive oil, for grilling For the hollandaise 3 egg yolks 4 ounces (one stick/ 114g) butter, melted ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice 1 tablespoon (15 ml) … Read More

Sticky Asian Salmon

Courtesy of Karen Booth (Lavender and Lovage) Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 2 (5 ounce/150g portions) boned salmon steaks or fillets (skin on or off) 1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated fresh garlic ½ small red chili, minced or finely diced (de-veined to reduce heat if desired) 1 tablespoon (15 ml) runny honey 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil fresh chives and chive flowers, optional garnish DIRECTIONS In a bowl, mix together all ingredients, except the salmon and garnish, to make a marinade. Coat and then sit the salmon in … Read More

Diver Scallops

Courtesy of Chef Josh Horrigan (The Chef’s Academy) Serves 2 as an entrée, 4 to 8 as an appetizer INGREDIENTS 8 Diver scallops preferably U-10 dry packed 2 tablespoons (30m l) grape seed oil or clarified butter Wondra flour, for dredging Sea salt cracked black pepper DIRECTIONS Fill and preheat (or reduce the heat of) the SousVide Supreme water oven to 122F/50C. Lightly season the scallops with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Gently place the scallops into a cooking pouch with thin slices of butter. Vacuum seal carefully. Do not allow the full amount of suction to draw the … Read More