salmon n cabbage: mmmm good 5/5!

so here's the latest. we tried something a little different and it was delish! so this is this interesting salmon and cabbage dinner with very few ingredients that still has a complex, round flavor and was very satisfying. you can pick out the flavor of each ingredient (if you really try) while you enjoy or you can just appreciate how they all come together beautifully. it took me a couple of bites to really form an opinion (it took me that long to really taste everything) but every bite tasted better than the first. and the best part was that tom agreed! but it was easy. i did the prep and cutting (and a horrible job skinning the salmon fillet; any suggestions from anyone??) and tom did all the cooking. it really turned out delightfully and we drank some lovely cab franc with it that we picked up in virginia at a bed and breakfast. maybe not the best pairing (a white may have been better) but tasted so good anyway! so, back on track, make this if you like salmon, bacon and cabbage because it's GOOD!!




from martha's everyday food jan/feb 2007

salmon with braised napa cabbage

Prep: 5 minutes Total: 30 minutes

have you tried? napa cabbage

Ingredients
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 Pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces (lengthwise, then crosswise)
coarse salt and ground pepper we only had a 1lb fillet and can someone please tell me the easiest way to skin a fish? this was hard for me and i think there was more fish on the skin than i would have liked to leave...
1 medium napa cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise
3 Tablespoons white-wine vinegar


Directions
1 In a large, deep skillet with a lid, cook bacon over medium until crisp, turning occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet.
2 Raise heat to medium-high. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Cook in skillet until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side (salmon will finish cooking in step 4). Transfer to a plate and reserve.
3 Add as much cabbage to skillet as will fit; add vinegar. Cover skillet, and cook over medium-high, tossing occasionally. Add remaining cabbage as there is room, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
4 Stir in bacon, and place salmon on top. Cover skillet; cook until salmon is opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer cabbage and bacon onto four plates, placing salmon on top.

this recipe was flawless in instruction. came out exactally like they said and looked just like the picture! hope you try it and let us know what you think. keep eating (and hit the gym too)!