Description
Salmon cooked in wine, olive oil, vinegar, and pimentón, served on toast as a refined Spanish tapa.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb (1kg) fresh salmon, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp coarse salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper grains
- 4 bay leafs
- 10 sprigs parsley, chopped
- 2 sprigs thyme (I used plain dried leaves, a couple of pinches)
- 2 cloves
- 2 tbsp sweet Spanish pimentón (I strongly recommend you to go for the real thing, the flavor is very distinct)
- 2 cups (0.5l) virgin olive oil (please, don't use any. Other. Type. Of. Oil)
- 2/3 cup (1.5dl) cider vinegar
- scant 1/2 cup (1dl) good white wine (Berasategui doesn't include wine, but I like it!)
Instructions
- Get yourself a good-looking and skinned piece of salmon. Cut the salmon into cubes (2″-3″ pieces) and lay them in a shallow pot, large enough to keep the salmon in one layer. Avoid metallic pots as they can react with the vinegar.
- Sprinkle the salmon with coarse salt, black pepper grains, bay leaves, chopped parsley, thyme, and sliced garlic.
- In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, white wine, white wine vinegar, and sweet pimentón. Pour this mixture over the salmon, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through. The fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the salmon cool in the marinade. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, let the salmon come to room temperature. Serve as a tapa on toast with finely sliced tomato and greens, or flake over a salad or boiled potatoes.
Notes
- This dish improves in flavor if left to rest overnight, allowing the flavors to soak into the fish.
- It can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Always serve at room temperature.
- Try serving on toast with tomato and greens, or flaked over a salad or boiled potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 55 mg