Salmon in Mango and Ginger Sauce

Submitted by threeovens

"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."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 11mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 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 tomatoes, 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.