Bite with Belkys: Salmon with champagne mustard sauce

The Chef: Nino Pernetti
The Restaurant: Caffe Abbracci
The Dish: Salmon with champagne mustard sauce

Ingredients for salmon with champagne mustard sauce:

4 (6 oz.) salmon fillets
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 Tbs. of shallots, minced
20 basil leaves, minced
1/2 Tbs. of herbs de provence
2 Tbs. of orange and lemon juice combined together
1 cup of champagne
1 cup of all purpose flour
1/2 Tbs. of Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. of heavy whipping cream

Method of Preparation:

-Start by seasoning the salmon with salt and pepper. Then sear in a hot pan with a little extra virgin olive oil. Chef Nino recommends about two minutes on each side.

-Next, prepare the sauce. Sauté shallots with a sprinkle of herbs de provence, basil, garlic, a combination of orange and lemon juice and champagne. Let the sauce reduce.

-Now, coat one side of the fish with flour and place it in the sauce.

-Then, add a dab of Dijon mustard and heavy whipping cream. Make sure to turn the salmon over, so it cooks some more on the other side.

To Plate the Dish:

At the restaurant, they garnish this fish dish with a tomato rose and fresh tarragon.

Serving Suggestion: Champagne

Serves: 4

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Caffe Abbracci
318 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-441-0700
http://www.caffeabbracci.com/

Miami Spice
http://www.ilovemiamispice.com/