Wednesday, April 1, 2009

COOK FOR HAPPINESS-Pistachio Crusted Salmon With Orange-Lime Spinach Salad.

I love it, when chefs value good health. I recently came across this recipe by chef Jennifer Iserloh of New York city.

It showcases nature's tastiest mood lifters, so I thought of sharing it with all of you'll.

Here is the recipe.

Ingredients
  • 3 slices whole wheat bread, untoasted.
  • 6 tbsp shelled pistachios
  • 2 tbsp packed fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 salmon fillets (4 oz each), skin removed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt
For the salad
  • zest and juice of 1 small orange
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lime
  • 1 large shallot, quartered
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp slat
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 lb raw spinach
Method
  1. Heat oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit.
  2. puree salad ingredients except the spinach.
  3. pulse bread , nuts, parsley and garlic powder in food processor until nuts are roughly chopped.
  4. pour onto wax paper.
  5. season salmon with salt and pepper.
  6. coat top with yogurt, press into breadcrumb.
  7. Place breadcrumb side up on baking sheet lined with aluminium foil.
  8. Bake until fish is no longer translucent in center. about 15 minutes
  9. divide spinach among 4 plates, top it with 2 tbsp dressing and 1 fillet.

Enjoy and savour the serenity!!!!

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