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persian lime olive oil
Olive Oil Poached Salmon with Indian Spices
Poaching salmon in olive oil gives it a tender, silky texture and a pure flavor. Use our Persian Lime Olive oil for a truly unique twist. The fish will be ready before the rice, so get that going first. Serve with basmati rice and sautéed spinach.
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs. of 3/4- to 1-inch-thick skinless, center-cut salmon fillets, cut into nice chunks
1 large clove garlic
Kosher salt
1 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. cumin seed, toasted and ground
1 tsp. coriander seed, toasted and ground
1/4 tsp. cayenne
2-3 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon or lime cut into 4 wedges
Method
Peel & smash the garlic clove & a pinch of salt into a paste, either with a mortar & pestle or by mincing & then mashing it with the side of a chef’s knife (or use 1 Tbs. Amore garlic paste).
Combine the garlic, garam masala, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and salt in a small bowl.
Add just enough of the oil to turn the spice mixture into a smooth paste (1 to 2 tsp.)
Rub the spice paste all over the salmon and let it sit at room temperature for about an hour.
Cut fish into 1″ cubes.
In a medium-size, heavy skillet, just large enough to hold fish cubes in a single layer, heat oil over medium heat. Add fish chunks & let cook slowly until fish begins to turn opaque, about 3 minutes. Heat should not be so high that the fish fries.
Poach to desired doneness which should be about 5 minutes or less.
Serve immediately with lemon or lime wedges on the side.
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Olive Oil Poached Fish Nuggets with Garlic & Mint
Serves 2-3
Ingredients
1 pound firm fish, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 tsp. fine sea salt, more to taste
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
1/3 cup Persian Lime Olive Oil (Alfalfa’s Bulk Oils)
2 tsp. fresh mint, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Method
Cut fish into 1 1/4-inch cubes.
Season fish all over with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
In a medium-size, heavy skillet, just large enough to hold fish cubes in a single layer, heat oil over low heat.
Add fish & 1 tsp. mint & let cook slowly until fish begins to turn opaque, about 3 minutes.
Stir in garlic & 1/4 tsp. of salt & pepper, and cook until garlic is fragrant & fish is just cooked through, another 3 minutes or so (heat should be low enough so as not to brown the garlic or fish but high enough to gently cook everything.
Taste and add more salt and pepper and a few drops of lemon or lime juice if desired. Stir in the additional 1 tsp. fresh mint and serve, using a slotted spoon if you want to leave the poaching oil in pan.
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Blackberry Lime Jam
Makes 1 quart of jam
Ingredients
2 1/2 tsp. Pomona’s Pectin Powder*
2 1/2 tsp. Pomona’s calcium water*
1 cup sugar
1, 18 oz. package fresh blackberries
Zest & juice of 1 lime
1 1/3 cups unsweetened berry juice
¼ cup Persian Lime olive oil (or 1 Tbs. butter)
Preparing the Jars
Wash & rinse jars. Put in a large pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil & turn off heat. Process the lids & rings according to manufacturer’s directions. At the point you are ready to fill, remove jars from the water & briefly drain on a clean towel or dish rack.
Method
Combine pectin powder & ½ cup sugar. Set aside. Wash berries & coarsely mash in a heavy saucepan. Add berry juice, lime juice & zest, remaining sugar, calcium water & olive oil to crushed berries. Bring to a brisk boil over high heat, stirring often. Add sugar/pectin powder & stir quickly to combine. Bring back to a boil for 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
Processing
Pour hot jam into clean jam jars leaving ¼” – ½” space at the top. Screw on two-piece lids. Put jam-filled jars in boiling water to cover by 1 inch. Boil for 5 minutes, adding an additional minute for every 1,000 feet above sea level. Remove from water & let jars cool. Check the seals as the jars cool. The lids must be sucked down when fully cool. Apply gentle pressure to the lid to ensure a good seal. Jam lasts approximately 3 weeks refrigerated once opened.
*The pectin powder & calcium powder are sold together in the box of Pomona’s Universal Pectin. Pectin labeled “for less or no sugar needed” can be used instead.
*** We love to provide healthy, savory, happy recipes but remember we are not your doctor. Please follow the advice of your health-care provider about your diet and overall wellness and review labels for additional information on nutritional content.
