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I love having a stash of delicious marmalade in my pantry (or freezer). There are a myriad of fun, delightful varieties at the market or, even better - you can make your own! Perhaps you have a favorite recipe or you may want to try this super simple Lemon, Ginger and Orange Freezer Marmalade that I shared last week. Keeping a supply of this wonderful condiment at your fingertips makes a recipe like today's fabulous Sugar-Seared Salmon w/ Sweet & Spicy Orange-Coconut Sauce a breeze.........
P.S. Oh, and if you live in an area that is warm enough to sustain pansies through the winter, by all means have some fun with them and add a bit of dazzle to your culinary presentations - they're so pretty and ............. did you know that they're edible!?
Ingredients for the salmon:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets**
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Ingredients for the sauce:
½ cup marmalade, I used my Meyer Lemon, Ginger & Orange Marmalade, but you could use any good quality marmalade.
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha*
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons peanut butter
1 clove garlic, finely minced
½ med jalapeno, finely minced
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
Directions for the sauce:
1. Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for one minute then whisk to combine all ingredients. Add chopped cilantro just before serving. Sauce can be made early in the day and stored in the refrigerator. Warm in microwave just before serving.
Directions for the salmon:
1. Mix sugar, sea salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle salmon fillets on both sides with the sugar mixture and pat to coat. Use all of the mixture.
2. Melt butter in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add salmon and cook until crusty and caramelized on outside and just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer salmon to plates and drizzle with Sweet & Spicy Orange-Coconut Sauce.
Notes:
*Sriracha is available at most grocers in the Asian section.
**Buy the freshest salmon you can find. I don't have a good fishmonger nearby, so I usually buy my salmon frozen, at Costco. It is flash-frozen right off the boat and is always delicious, never fishy tasting and quite reasonable. It comes with each piece vacuum-sealed so you can unthaw just the amount you need.
Recipe inspired by Epicurious
Charissa says
Yummers! I LOVE fish so much! I love your addition of cilantro too, this herb needs more attention than it gets!
mia xara says
Your dish looks just delicious!I also buy my salmon from COSTCO and now I'll just HAVE TO buy Meyer lemons to try your marmalade..The photos are always amazing..Have a blessed day:)
beti says
that spicy sauce with coconut sounds delightful, what a lovely combination of flavors
www.you-made-that.com says
What a beautiful plate of food with lovely flavors too! Gosh I went scrolling down and you have been making some wonderful dishes. Your presentations are always wonderful. I love them all. Cheers and have a great week 🙂
Anh says
Oh I never think of salmon with marmalade! The home-made marmalade must be so brilliant here.
France@beyondthepeel says
I make one that looks so similar with mango chutney but they flavors here completely different. What a fun tropical blend to take the winter blues away. Gorgeous.
The Mom Chef says
Looking at these ingredients, this is just a peanut butter and jelly salmon, no? 🙂 I can't believe there's peanut butter in the sauce. It sounds amazing. The whole combination does. I'm going to have to make your marmalade just so I can make this dish!
Vicki Bensinger says
Your salmon looks beautiful. Interesting combination with the siracchi, peanut butter and coconut.
Kim says
Oh my!!!!! Chris, this is a PERFECT recipe. It is going to be on my table in a couple of days. I happen to have some kumquat marmelade and I love salmon. Really like all the flavors you puted in this meal!
sweets says
This is a good recipe for me to practice my salmon technique with.
bellini says
The pansies are the perfect touch to remind us of Spring. I made salmon yesterday but the photos are not blogworthy in any shape or form.
peanutbutterandpeppers.com says
First I have to say what gorgeous photos! The salmon dish looks absolutly wonderful!! I am going to check out your marmalade.
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
The pansies are beautiful! I think this marinade would be delicious on chicken bread too. Yum.
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
Great looking plate, I love my salmon with these kind of marinades,
Take care..
Ginny says
I love salmon, and this looks so fresh and delicious!! The orange coconut would be just divine with it!