Pan Roasted Salmon (Iceland)

World-Bites (74) / Pan Roasted Salmon

Iceland is a haven of fishing grounds. Seventy percent of its export earnings come from its marine products. Marine products are abundant in Iceland so it’s no wonder that fish places prominently in Icelandic diets. Second to fish consumption, meat, particularly Lamb, is part of Icelandic diet. Salmon is abundant from May to September. Thus, poached, fried, smoked, grilled and pickled salmon are regular fares in Icelandic tables during these months. Served on seared poblano and red peppers with manila mango, ginger, lime coulees, pan roasted salmon is a popular Icelandic snack.

Ingredients

* 7 oz wild troll king salmon fillets
* 1 manila mango
* 1/4 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
* 1oz fresh lime juice
* 1oz water
* 1 tspoon honey
* 1 Poblano chile
* 1/2 red bell pepper
* 1/4 tsp garlic
* 1/2 tsp soy sauce
* salt & pepper
* 1tbs canola oil

Directions

Remove skin and seeds from mango, extracting as much pulp and juice as possible. Place in blender, add lime juice, water, honey, and ginger. Process until smooth.

Remove seed and pith from peppers. Slice on the bias into 1/2 inch strips. Sear in 1/2 tbs of hot oil until slightly charred and tender. Add garlic and soy sauce, continue cooking until dry.

In a hot pan add remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add , salmon fillets, cut side down, and sear until light brown. Turn and place in 450° oven until done (approx. six minutes).

Serve on peppers and mango coulees.