Beautiful Borscht Salmon Recipe

Ingredients for Beautiful Borscht Salmon

• 1 medium beet
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Shallot
• 1 medium diced carrot
• 1 stalk diced celery
• Napa Cabbage
• Garlic Clove
• Canned Broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Dill
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Creme Fraiche
• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
• garlic salt to taste
• Cracked Black Pepper

How to Make Beautiful Borscht Salmon

1. **Prepare the Beet (Can be done a day ahead):** Place 1 medium beet in a pot of boiling water. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, until semi-tender. Remove from heat, cover, and let steam for another 15 minutes. Remove beet, let cool, peel, and dice.
2. **Sauté Aromatics:** In a large pan, sauté 2 finely chopped shallots, 1 medium diced carrot, and 1 stalk diced celery in 2 tablespoons olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
3. **Add Vegetables and Simmer:** Stir in 1/2 medium head shredded cabbage and 2 cloves minced garlic. Add the diced beet, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
4. **Blend the Borscht:** Remove from heat. Discard the bay leaf and peppercorns. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar. Puree the mixture until smooth using a blender or food processor.
5. **Finishing Touches:** Stir in 1/2 cup crème fraîche. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. The borscht sauce can be served hot or cold. Keep warm in a saucepan or chill in the refrigerator.
6. **Prepare the Salmon:** While the borscht simmers, rub 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with garlic salt and pepper to taste.
7. **Grill the Salmon:** Grill salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
8. **Plating and Serving:** Plate each salmon fillet. Top with 1/4 cup borscht sauce, a dollop of crème fraîche, and fresh dill sprigs. Serve immediately with steamed haricots verts and lemon rice. For a smaller serving, simply adjust the ingredient quantities accordingly. Leftover borscht can be thinned with additional broth for a delicious soup the next day.
9. **Tip for Leftovers:** To make the borscht sauce into a soup, add canned broth to reach your desired consistency. Reheat gently or serve chilled.