Salmon in Mango and Ginger Sauce

threeovens's Note:

The salmon steaks are marinated in lemon juice, then lightly pan fried in butter, and finished in the mango sauce. It is sweet without being too sweet.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 11 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 11 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 20 ounces salmon steaks (2 steaks 10 oz each)
• fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 large ripe mango, peeled pitted and chopped (or 8 oz frozen)
• 2/3 cup fish stock or 2/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon syrup from a jar preserved gingerroot (or from a jar of pickled ginger)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Place salmon steaks in a large, shallow baking dish; sprinkle with lemon juice, garlic, tarragon, and salt and pepper; let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, place the mango, tomato, shallots in a blender or food processor and process until smooth; add fish stock or water and the ginger liquid and process again.
3. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the salmon about 3 minutes per side; add the mango puree, cover, and simmer 5 minutes more.
4. Transfer the salmon to serving dishes, heat the mango puree and adjust seasonings; pour sauce over salmon and serve.