SALMON with PAPAYA & CAPER SALSA

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SALMON with PAPAYA & CAPER SALSA

from Chef Patrick Martin, longtime chef to Great Britain’s Royal Family

For the Salmon

Ingredients:	1 lb. Skinless salmon filets, cut into 4 equal serving pieces fresh squeezed lemon juice salt and pepper olive oil

Directions:	1. Rub a little olive oil on the bottoms of salmon and place on a baking tray. 2. Lightly season tops of salmon with salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice. Set aside. 3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Ingredients:

1 lb. Skinless salmon filets, cut into 4 equal serving pieces
fresh squeezed lemon juice
salt and pepper
olive oil

Directions:

1. Rub a little olive oil on the bottoms of salmon and place on a baking tray.

2. Lightly season tops of salmon with salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice. Set aside.

3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

For the Salsa

Ingredients:	1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 Tablespoon fresh lime juice 4 Tablespoon chopped red onion 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 Tablespoon capers 1 fresh papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces 1 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced (about two tomatoes) 1 small fresh red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1or 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:	1. In a medium bowl, gently mix all ingredients. Ensure all ingredients are evenly dispersed and set aside until serving time, at least 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. 2. In the meantime, place the tray of oiled and seasoned salmon in center of oven. Lower temperature to 375 degrees. Bake for 3-4 minutes without turning, until fish is just opaque in the thickest part.

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 Tablespoon chopped red onion
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 Tablespoon capers
1 fresh papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces
1 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced (about two tomatoes)
1 small fresh red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1or 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, gently mix all ingredients. Ensure all ingredients are evenly dispersed and set aside until serving time, at least 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

2. In the meantime, place the tray of oiled and seasoned salmon in center of oven. Lower temperature to 375 degrees. Bake for 3-4 minutes without turning, until fish is just opaque in the thickest part.

To serve

Ingredients:	2 cups mixed lettuce, or baby lettuce 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice pinch of salt and pepper

Directions:	3. In a small bowl or cup, whisk 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. 4. Divide lettuce onto four plates, drizzle this mixture over, add a portion of salmon, then top with salsa. This recipe is heavenly with incredible flavor and color! Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 cups mixed lettuce, or baby lettuce
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
pinch of salt and pepper

Directions:

3. In a small bowl or cup, whisk 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

4. Divide lettuce onto four plates, drizzle this mixture over, add a portion of salmon, then top with salsa. This recipe is heavenly with incredible flavor and color!

Serves 4