Valentine’s Salmon

Description

This really produces a fantastic piece of salmon, and when paired with a simple potato and leek chowder, would make a terrific Valentine’s dinner idea.

Ingredients

  • 8 green onions
  • 1 slice bacon, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 leek, white and tender green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon butter
  • 1 ½ cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 3 cups water, or more as needed
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 (12 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon Dijon mustard
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Asian chili paste (sambal), or more to taste (Optional)
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4

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