GRILLED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS IN WILD FERNLEAF DILL OLIVE OIL WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE OVER PASTA
INGREDIENTS
GRILLED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS IN WILD FERNLEAF DILL OLIVE OIL WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE OVER PASTA
1 pound fresh salmon fillet(s)
1 bunch of thin, tender asparagus, woody stems discarded,
1 cup frozen peas
1 pound dried pasta of your choice
1 thinly sliced shallot
1 clove minced garlic
½ cup crisp, dry white wine
2 cups heavy cream
5 tablespoons Olive and Then Some Wild Fernleaf Dill Olive Oil
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill and/or flat leaf parsley to garnish
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Rub the salmon and toss the asparagus spears with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of dill olive oil whisked with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Season amply both the salmon and asparagus liberally with salt and fresh ground pepper. Grill or broil until just cooked, being careful to err on the side of under-cooking both the salmon and asparagus. The most important thing here is to sear the salmon and asparagus on the exterior. After grilling, cut the asparagus into 2" pieces and break the salmon into large meaty chunks and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the dried pasta based on the package directions. Place peas in a colander and drain pasta over peas to thaw.
In a saute pan, heat two tablespoons dill olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook until tender. Add the garlic and saute for another minute being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the wine and lemon juice. Continue cooking until the liquid is reduced by half. Add the cream and the remaining dill olive oil. Stir until the mixture simmers and thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve, add the asparagus to the pan with the sauce and cook for an additional two minutes, being careful not to make mushy. Add the salmon chunks and cook to warm through, being careful not to break the chunks up. Ladle over drained pasta and serve garnished with dill and or flat-leaf parsley.