Simple and Gorgeous: Salmon with Beet Puree

This fish is very impressive and easier to prepare than you can imagine. 

Because isn’t that what you expect from BCP? This was one concept I knew would be perfect to share because it results in a restaurant-worthy plate with minimal work. The puree is a simple one. Since I’m using pre-cooked beets, it’s just a quick blend.

Now for the plating technique:

Place a dollop of puree off-center on the plate.

Press down with the bottom of a spoon.

and drag the spoon

into a half moon / smile / U sort of form to create a teardrop shape.


That’s all! Add the fish (seasoned simply with a spice mix) and garnishes and ta-da.

Garlic Herb Salmon with Beet Puree
 
Ingredients
  • 4 (4 to 6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • Garlic Herb spice blend
  • Julienned carrots
  • A sprig of fresh greens
Beet Puree:
  • 4-5 pre cooked vacuum-sealed beets with their juice
  • 1-2 peeled and boiled potatoes (very soft; save some of the water)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the beet puree.
  1. Combine all ingredients and blend in a blender or food processor (a hand blender works well too).
  2. * If you’re in a pinch and your potatoes are not soft, you can microwave them too.
  3. * If your mixture is too thick, use some of the reserved “potato water” to loosen it a little.
Prepare the salmon.
  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Sprinkle with garlic herb seasoning (season with salt and pepper as well if it’s not included in the spice mixture). Bake for 15 minutes.
  2. * To plate, place a dollop of beet puree on the plate. Press down with the bottom of a spoon and drag the spoon to create a teardrop shape. Add salmon to plate and top with carrots and greens.

Shiffy Weinfeld

Shiffy Weinfeld believes that a jewish home should be a place of joy and beauty. In her previous role as a fashion and photo stylist, Shiffy styled photos for major women’s and children’s brands. Now as a full-time mom, she loves channeling that passion through nature (depending on the season, you can find her planting tulips, cutting peonies, or grabbing some mint leaves for a limonana). She loves sharing simple, easy ideas that bring more enjoyment to everyday moments.

7 responses to “Simple and Gorgeous: Salmon with Beet Puree”

  1. Esti Avatar
    Esti

    Looks delicious! Any ideas what to substitute the potatoes with in the beet purée recipe?

    1. Shiffy Avatar
      Shiffy

      Parsnip should be ok. Although you might want to omit some of the ‘potato water’ as parsnips are less dense.

  2. EK Avatar
    EK

    Is it permissible to “draw” a design with food on Shabbos?

    1. Pnj Avatar
      Pnj

      Ask you LOR

  3. Msl Avatar
    Msl

    Any substitutions for garlic herb spice

    1. Shiffy Avatar
      Shiffy

      Any good quality herb/spice blend ( eg. Montreal spread spice) should work, as salmon is a versatile fish. If you don’t have a blend you can pick some of your personal favorite spices/herb and spread them generously over the slice of fish.

  4. Malky Avatar
    Malky

    SO pretty, I bought the beets. The Gefen vacuum packed is on sale in Godbergs btw.

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