Crispy skin salmon with basil, wilted greens and wasabi matched with Sacred Hill Marlborough Pinot Gris 2013

Ingredients - serves one

  • 160g salmon, skin on, pin boned
  • Canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Butter
  • 5 Brocolini cut into strips
  • 1 Tbsp. peas
  • 1 clove garlic cut in half
  • 1-2 Tbsp. Water
  • 1 tsp.  wasabi paste
  • 5-6 fresh basil leaves torn
  • Salt
  • Avocado oil

Master tip:

If you are using wasabi paste as per the recipe don’t be afraid of adding a little bit extra at the end, the flavor of the wasabi has a habit of diluting during the cooking process so if you do want a nice heat don’t be shy with it.

Method:

  1. Score and season the salmon skin. Cook, skin side down in a medium hot pan.
  2.  Pan fry until the skin becomes golden and crispy. Turn over and cook for a further 30 seconds.
  3. Sauté the brocolini in butter, add the peas and garlic then 1-2 Tbsp. water. Cook until evaporated, lastly add wasabi paste and torn basil.
  4.  Season and place onto the plate.
  5.  Top with salmon, and drizzle over avocado oil.
Enjoy.
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