Alaskan Salmon with Lemon Herb Crispy Gnocchi
Alaskan Salmon with Lemon Herb Crispy Gnocchi pairs our Alaskan Salmon Seasoning with pan-seared salmon fillets and golden, crispy-edged gnocchi for a restaurant-quality dinner at home. Bright lemon and fragrant herbs tie the whole plate together, balancing the richness of the fish with a fresh, zesty finish. It's a satisfying main course perfect for a cozy weeknight or a dinner-party centerpiece.
Shop This Recipe: Alaskan Salmon Seasoning (5.0 oz.)
Wildlife Seasonings Alaskan Salmon with Lemon Herb Crispy Gnocchi
Pan-seared Alaskan salmon over crispy lemon-herb gnocchi, seasoned with Alaskan Salmon Seasoning.
Ingredients
- Two 5-6 oz salmon filets
- 1 (17.5 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 1 lemon
- Arugula
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp cold butter
- Wildlife Seasonings Alaskan Salmon Seasoning
Directions
- Season the salmon filets liberally with Wildlife Seasonings Alaskan Salmon Seasoning.
- Heat a heavy sauté pan with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter until the butter melts and foams.
- Place the gnocchi in the pan and increase heat to high. Do not stir.
- When golden brown and crispy on one side, stir the gnocchi and season with salt and Alaskan Salmon Seasoning. Cook 2-3 more minutes on high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and let the pan cool slightly. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the pan and add the remaining 2 tbsp of cold butter. Toss to melt the butter and set aside, off heat.
- In a cast iron skillet on very high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. When very hot, place the salmon in the pan and do not move it until a significant crust forms, 3-5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and cook on the other side 1-3 minutes depending on thickness.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Returning to the still-warm gnocchi pan, add a handful of arugula and toss to wilt slightly.
- Serve the salmon on top of a bed of the gnocchi, garnished with a lemon wedge.
Pairs well with a Pinot Noir, a full-bodied Chardonnay, or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
0 comments