tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57395439451453621762011-04-21T11:06:04.122-07:00the place where gourmet meets style, all the food and wine you've ever wanted to know and share about. so, what are you waiting for.....Bon Appétit!blunthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06718460794280863522noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739543945145362176.post-57664623726075769392007-04-12T07:12:00.000-07:002008-10-20T02:53:20.396-07:00Salmon with parma ham<br /><br />Serves 4<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br />12 small asparagus spears<br />4 (190 g / 7 oz) salmon fillets<br />4 sprigs fennel (or dill)<br />4 slices parma ham (or Proscuitto or Serrano)<br />Juice of ¼ lime<br />Salt and black pepper<br /><br />Method<br /><br />Before you start handling any food, remember to wash your hands.<br />First break off the ‘woody’ stems of the asparagus and then bring a pot of salted water to the boil.<br />Cook the asparagus in it for about 1-2 minutes.<br />Strain the water and place the hot asparagus immediately into a basin of cold water and leave with the cold water running into it until the asparagus is completely cold, this will stop it overcooking. <br />Now place the salmon fillets on a chopping board and season with salt and pepper. <br />Arrange three spears of asparagus on top of the fillets and place a sprig of fennel on top. Then wrap each salmon fillet in a slice of Parma ham. <br />Brush with a little olive oil and drizzle with some lime juice.<br />Light the barbecue and when hot, place the salmon fillets on top. Cook gently for about 6-8 minutes each side, taking care when turning over that the fillet doesn’t break up.<br />Alternatively you could cook the salmon wraps in the kitchen. Heat a little oil in a large frying pan and fry the fillets for about 1-2 minutes each side and then finish off in a pre-heated oven (Gas 5 / 190°) for another 8-10 minutes. <br />Ensure the salmon is thoroughly cooked, by checking that that all juice’s run clear.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5739543945145362176-5766462372607576939?l=thisfoodthatwine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>blunthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06718460794280863522noreply@blogger.com0