Romano Encrusted Salmon Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• In a small bowl, mix together the panko, parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated. Set aside.
• Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, on a board. Generously brush the top of the fillets with mustard and then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Press the panko mixture thickly on top of the mustard on each salmon fillet. The mustard will help the panko adhere.
• Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or large heavy, ovenproof pan. When the oil is very hot, add the salmon fillets, skin side down, and sear for 3 to 4 minutes, without turning, to brown the skin.
• Transfer the pan to the hot oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the salmon is almost cooked and the panko is browned. Remove from the oven, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve the salmon hot or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

Steps:

• Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish; add milk. Turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, flour, brown sugar, seasoned salt and pepper. Coat fillets with pecan mixture, gently pressing into the fish., In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown salmon over medium-high heat in oil. Bake at 400° until fish just begins to flake easily with fork, 8-10 minutes.

Steps:

• To make the crust. In a food processor, combine the butter and horseradish. Process until mixture comes together. Add the bread crumbs in a stream and process until combined well. Transfer to a sheet of plastic, cover with another sheet of plastic and smooth into a thin layer and . Chill.;
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Cut the salmon fillet into 4 portions and season with salt and pepper. In a saute pan, over moderately high heat cook the butter and oil until hot and add the salmon. Sear both sides. Divide crust among salmon fillets and transfer to oven. Bake for 5 minutes.
• Arrange cucumbers on a serving plate, top with the salmon, surround with sauce and sprinkle with chives.
• To make the cucumbers: In a skillet set over moderate heat melt the butter, add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened. Add the cucumbers and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until just tender. Add the dill and chives.;
• To make the sauce: In a skillet, melt the butter and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the vermouth and reduce by 1/2. Add the chicken stock and reduce until flavorful. Stir in the dill and chives.;

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Combine cilantro, chives, garlic, vinegar and olive oil in a medium bowl. (Alternatively, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until you've reached the desired consistency.) Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Roast the salmon: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cumin, paprika and olive oil in a small bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
• Season salmon with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle salmon with spiced olive oil mixture, transfer to the oven, and roast until fish is opaque and just cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Remove salmon from oven and spoon cilantro sauce over the top. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.