Crispy Salmon with Steamed Bok Choy and Basil-Caper Relish Recipe

Name: Crispy Salmon with Steamed Bok Choy and Basil-Caper Relish Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons capers, drained, rinsed, and roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata or taggiasche olives; 1 small shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 Thai bird or serrano pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 scallions, finely sliced; 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 skin-on salmon filets, about 6 ounces each; 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil; 1 1/2 pounds baby bok choy, leaves cleaned and rinsed, but not dried

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Crispy Salmon with Steamed Bok Choy and Basil-Caper Relish Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 20 mins

Active 30 mins

Total 55 mins

Serves 4 servings

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2 tablespoons capers, drained, rinsed, and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olives
1 small shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 Thai bird or serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 scallions, finely sliced
3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon juice from 1 whole lemon
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 skin-on salmon filets, about 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 1/2 pounds baby bok choy, leaves cleaned and rinsed, but not dried

Combine capers, olives, shallots, peppers, basil, scallion, anchovy, honey, lemon juice, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, add olive oil in a thin steady stream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside
Press salmon filets between paper towels to dry surfaces thoroughly. Season on all sides with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Reduce heat to medium low, then add one salmon filet, skin-side-down. Press firmly in place with the back of the spatula for 10 seconds to prevent the skin from buckling. Add the remaining filets one at a time, pressing each on until they are all in the pan.
Cook, pressing gently on back of filets occasinally to ensure good contact with skin, until skin releases easily from pan, about 4 minutes. If skin shows resistance when attempting to lift a corner with the spatula, allow it to continue to cook until it lifts easily. Continue to cook until salmon registers 110°F (43°C) in the very center for rare, 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare, or 130°F (54°C) for medium, 5 to 7 minutes total.
Flip salmon filets and cook on second side for 15 seconds, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
Meanwhile, place bok choy on a large microwave-safe plate and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high power until just wilted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Carefully remove plastic (steam will burst out), season to taste with salt and pepper, then transfer to serving platter. Lay salmon on top skin side-up and spoon relish over the salmon. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
666	Calories
50g	Fat
8g	Carbs
47g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	666
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50g	64%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 782mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 47g
Vitamin C 56mg	281%
Calcium 223mg	17%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1456mg	31%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.