1 center cut salmon filet, skin, belly, and pin bones removed (about 1 ˝-2#)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon gray salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2- 10oz. bags spinach, stemmed and rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced garlic
Zest of 1 orange
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon mixed white and black sesame seeds
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare the spinach. Heat the 2 tablespoons
olive oil in a large 14-inch sauté pan over high heat. When hot and just
beginning to smoke add the sliced garlic and cook until golden brown, then add
the orange zest and spinach. Cook the spinach, tossing frequently until fully
wilted and tender. Remove from the heat, drizzle in the sesame oil and check
for seasoning. Divide the spinach, and quickly wipe out the pan with a paper
towel, spread about 1/3 of the total spinach on a plate and pop in the
refrigerator or freezer to cool quickly. Cover the remaining 2/3 spinach with
foil and reserve warm. In a small bowl mix together the honey and balsamic
vinegar.
Using a sharp knife cut the salmon into 4 lengthwise strips (from collar to
tail).
Lay the strips of salmon out flat and season on all sides with salt, pepper,
and the mustard powder. By this time the 1/3 of the spinach will be cold. Line
the top of each salmon strip with equal amounts of cooked spinach, start from
one end and roll the salmon/spinach up into a spiral, secure each with two
wooden skewers. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the 14-inch pan that was wiped
out after the spinach. When hot, but not quite smoking, add the salmon spirals
and brown for about 2 minutes. Turn the salmon over and allow to brown for
about 1 minute on the other side. Brush about 1-2 tablespoons of the
honey/balsamic mixture over the salmon and place in the oven for about 6-7
minutes. Remove the salmon from the oven and brush again with the
honey/balsamic. Arrange the reserved, warm spinach on a large platter or each
of 4 plates. Remove the skewers from the salmon and place on top of the warm
spinach, spoon a bit more of the honey balsamic over the salmon, sprinkle with
the mixed sesame seeds and drizzle little more sesame oil over the top. Eat
and enjoy
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Wine Notes:
2005 Antinori Santa Cristina Rosso
A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot. A vibrant fruit aroma with
sweet tannins and lingering fruit on the palate, this red pairs beautifully
with all three East-West recipes from this episode.
2005 Altanuta Alto Adige D.O.C. Pinot Grigio
DOC is the Italian version of the French AOC. DOC wines are produced in
specific, defined regions, according to specific rules for each type of wine
to preserve traditional wine-making. This aromatic wine has flavors of pear,
green apple and lemon. Round and fresh, with an almost effervescent finish,
this pairs nicely with all three dishes from this episode.
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