Romantic salmon dinner for two?

[blkery]

My girlfriend's birthday is coming up - I'd like to make her a nice spring-themed salmon dinner. Any recommended preparations? No cream (lactose) please.

[AsperGirl]

I would go for a beautiful-pretty looking presentation if you want to be romantic forna woman. All those bacon-wrapped, miso-glazed, parchment-wrapped salmons en croute may taste great but they dn't look "pretty" compared a beautiful pink fillet with some fresh grated lemon zest scattered on top. I would keep the salmon simple, light and pretty, for romancing a woman.

For a spring theme, how about this Salmon in Lemon Brodetto on Pea Purée (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/gi...), and then serve something with great texture, like saffron risotto cakes, on the side?

[opinionatedchef]

Agirl, THAT is a tremendous recipe you linked. It just absolutely and immediately grabbed me.And it just sings Spring! and saffron risotto cakes are perfect; i'll add a tomato concasse for them.Thank you SO much!!

[opinionatedchef]

one thing i would strongly suggest is an entree that does not require last minute prep/sauces etc.

you need something that you can just remove from a pan and serve, along w/ the already plated side starch and veggie.

this was a very popular dish in my longtime catering co.:

MUSTARD GINGER GLAZED SALMON

1 T Peeled Minced Ginger

1 tsp Minced Garlic

1 C Dijon Mustard , Grey Poupon is Best

2 T Lemon Juice

1 T&1tsp Raspberry vinegar

1T& 1tsp Soy sauce

5 Scallions finely chopped

2 lb. Salmon filets, skin on

Combine all ingredients in bowl and whisk until combined. Marinate fish in frig. a few hours before serving.

Wipe marinade off skin side of filets and a little off the top sides, and place filets skin side down on pam'd foil-lined pan. Roast at 400 degrees or Broil -til flaky and rare in center (approx. 5-8 min. depending on thickness of filet.)

[goodhealthgourmet]

well, a can of Spam can be romantic with the right company and atmosphere ;) but if you really want to woo her, show her that you've been paying attention and taken note of the little things that make her unique...are there particular flavors/spices/ingredients/cuisines she loves? a dish she *always* orders at a certain restaurant? then we can help you create a meal that showcases some of the things that appeal most to her.

[LiveRock]

...looking for the "Like" button. Nicely put GHG!

[CookieLee]

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/foo...

Recipe of Salmon and leek pie. I don't know if yr gf can have yogurt? In the reviews, a person wrote in with an alternative to the sour cream chile sauce made with yogurt.

[rjbh20]

Wrap your (portioned) salmon in prosciutto or back bacon, sear until medium rare and serve over a bed of blanched julienned leek tops. If you're so inclined, add a dash of balsamic reduction on top. Use the white parts of the leeks to make leek & potato hash browns.

Or, fresh fava bean ravioli followed by smoke roasted salmon with sorrel sauce and asparagus custards.

[AdamD]

Salmon in parchment is always a nice light presentation for fish with vegetables. But perhaps not the way to go if you want bigger flavors than lemon, olive oil and herbs.

[KatoK]

+1 on Salmon in parchment, or perhaps get some puff pastry sheets and serve "en croute".

[ChefJune]

This Falafel-Crusted Salmon on a Bed of Spinach (Swiss Chard is even better) has never failed to get rave reviews.

http://www.feastivals.com/cookbook.php

[LiveRock]

This one went over very well and looks much harder to prepare than it really is.

http://recipesrandycooks.com/2011/01/...

[Gail]

LiveRock, thanks for posting that salmon recipe. I've got to try it! I like fish simply done, no sauces drowning out the flavor. That recipe has simple flavor enhancements, in my opinion.

To blkery, serve your salmon with a still French rose. You'll find some good suggestions on the wine board on this site.