Seared Salmon With Arugula, Mushrooms, and Balsamic Vinegar

Name: Seared Salmon With Arugula, Mushrooms, and Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 2 juniper berries; 1/4 teaspoon basil (dry); 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion; 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon coriander (ground ); 1/4 teaspoon black pepercorns (ground ); 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon thyme fresh leaves (chopped ); 1 pound salmon (cut into 4-ounce portions); 1 pound mushrooms (assorted) (cleaned and sliced); 10 ounces arugula (fresh leaves) (sliced); 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Written by Pritikin Chefs

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Seared Salmon With Arugula, Mushrooms, and Balsamic Vinegar

What an orchestra of flavors! From berries to basil to balsamic! A sure hit for your next dinner party, and so easy to prepare.

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Fish

Yield: people

Materials

1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 juniper berries
1/4 teaspoon basil (dry)
1/4 teaspoon granulated onion
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon coriander ground
1/4 teaspoon black pepercorns ground
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon thyme fresh leaves chopped
1 pound salmon cut into 4-ounce portions
1 pound mushrooms (assorted) cleaned and sliced
10 ounces arugula (fresh leaves) sliced
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Toast all spices (first 10 ingredients) together by placing them over high heat on the stove in a small heavy skillet. Toss them frequently until fragrant, about two to four minutes. Let cool. Grind all spices. Coat salmon in spices.
In a large, nonstick, hot skillet, brown salmon and mushrooms on high heat for about 3 minutes. Flip salmon, cover, turn heat to low, and cook until done, about 5 minutes depending on thickness of salmon.
Add arugula and balsamic vinegar. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 minutes more.
Serve immediately.

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