Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Puree

This was such a light and refreshing meal.  Scot and I really enjoyed it.  It is grilled salmon that sits on a bed of pureed peas surrounded by a lemony broth.  A great way to eat your peas!  Actually, the pea puree is delicious.  Kind of like a pea pesto.  

I followed the recipe exactly except that I left out all the mint.  On purpose.  I just thought it sounded weird with mint.  And I read all the comments on the recipe, and it seemed like lots of other people left it out too.  I thought it was perfect without it, so I would recommend not using it.  

Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Puree

by Giada De Laurentiis via Food Network

For Lemon Brodetto:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 shallot, diced

2 lemons, juiced

1 lemon, zested

2 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

For Pea Puree:

2 cups frozen peas, thawed (about 10 ounces)

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

1 clove garlic

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

For Salmon:

1/4 cup olive oil

4 (4 to 6-ounce) pieces salmon

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

To make the Lemon Brodetto, warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the lemon juice, zest, and broth. Bring to a simmer, and keep warm, covered, over low heat.

To make the Pea Puree, combine the peas, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and puree. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady drizzle. Transfer the pea puree to a small bowl and stir in the Parmesan. Set aside.

To make the Salmon, warm the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon until a golden crust forms, about 4 to 5 minutes on the first side. Flip the fish and continue cooking until medium-rare, about 2 minutes more depending on the thickness of the fish.

To assemble the dish, add the tablespoon chopped mint to the Lemon Brodetto and divide between 4 shallow dishes. Place a large spoonful of Pea Puree into the center of each bowl. Place a salmon piece atop each mound of Pea Puree. Serve immediately.

(Servings: 4, Prep time: 45 min., Cook time: 15 min., Difficulty: Easy)

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foodforscot Ratings

Shanon (taste):  8/10

Scot (taste):  8/10

Effort:  3/5

Dishwashing Effort:  3/5