Salmon steak with morels and asparagus

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsFresh morels; washed, and
Soaked in cold water for 30 minutes
¾poundsYoung; thin asparagus tips and stems, trimmed
4Salmon steaks - (4 to 8 oz ea); skin on, bone in
2tablespoonsOlive oil
3Shallots; finely chopped
½cupFish stock
½cupDry white wine
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
3tablespoonsChopped fresh thyme
3tablespoonsUnsalted butter

Directions

Clean the morels carefully, washing them under cold water, then laying them out on paper towels to absorb the excess moisture and air dry. Trim the asparagus stems at the point where a knife slices through easily. If the skin seems at all tough or stringy, peel the asparagus stalks with a vegetable peeler. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Season the fish with salt and pepper. Saute the salmon 3 to 4 minutes on each side and remove when the center bone pulls out easily when tugged.

Place on a serving platter and keep warm. Add the morels to the same pan and saute 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shallots and cook 3 minutes more. Add the fish stock and allow the morels to braise for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the asparagus and white wine and continue to cook another 3 minutes. Add the thyme and butter. Remove promptly from the heat and allow the butter (which adds a creamy texture to the dish) to melt smoothly. Spoon over the fish and serve promptly. This recipe yields 4 servings.

Recipe Source: MICHAEL’S PLACE with Michael Lomonaco From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ML-1C19 broadcast 04-21-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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04-21-1998

Recipe by: Michael Lomonaco

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