BLUE AND PEAR SALMON
Meal details
Enjoy this delicious new flavour combination of pistachios, Mozzarella and fresh basil. Satisfying as it is nutritious, let the tartness of Balsamic Vinegar give dinnertime a sunny, Mediterranean feel.
Course | Prep-time | Cooking Time | Yields | Main Dishes | 20 min | 35 min | 8 Servings |
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Ingredients | Metric | Imperial | 1. 2 skinless filets of salmon | 1 3/4 lb/790 g |
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2. 3 slices bacon crumbled | ||
3. 1 Onion Chopped | ||
4. 2 garlic cloves minced | ||
5. Raisin tomatoes cut in half | 8 | |
6. 2 pears peeled and diced | ||
7. White Wine | 125 mL | 1/2 cup |
8. Maple Syrup | 60 mL | 1/4 cup |
9. Chopped fresh savory | 15mL | 1 tbsp |
10. Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste | ||
11. 2 slices of bread diced | ||
12. Canadian Blue cheese crumbled | 120 g | 4 oz |
Preparation
Note: Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté bacon, onion and garlic. Add pears, wine, maple syrup and savory. Add salt and pepper to taste and let simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add bread to absorb liquid. On a parchment paper covered cookie sheet, set one of the salmon filets. Garnish with pear preparation, then add Blue cheese. Cover with second salmon filet and bake 30 minutes. Cut and serve immediately with rice and vegetables.
Tips: Recipe can be prepared in advance and baked at the last minute.
For a milder taste, try with Canadian Mild or Sharp Cheddar or Gouda or slices of Brie.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Energy: | Protein: | Carbohydrates: | Fat: | Fibre: | Sodium | 549 Calories | 45 g | 19 g | 31 g | 2.2 g | 526 mg |
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