SERVES 4
SKILL LEVEL: EASY
COOK TIME: 5 MINS.
PREP TIME: 5 MINS.
COST: $
I made this when Hugh Jackman visited The Chew. He said this combination of fresh salmon, fresh vegetables, and nuts is something his coach recommends when he’s training for the role of Wolverine. That’s some serious training! Cooking salmon to rare or medium rare is perfect for people who don’t love “fishy fish.” It’s a lot milder and more buttery. Serving up raw vegetables with fish, poultry, or meat, is one of my favorite things and it definitely keeps the prep time down.
4 6-ounce fillets of salmon, skin on
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup, plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 medium organic carrots, peeled
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup mint leaves
½ cup toasted peanuts
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1. Season the salmon with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, then brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil and grill for 2 minutes per side.
2. While the salmon is grilling, shave the carrots with a peeler or mandolin and add to a large bowl. Add the cumin seeds, scallions, mint, and peanuts.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil and red wine vinegar, and add to the shaved vegetables.
4. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Place the salmon on a platter and top with the shaved carrot salad.
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