Fresh Salmon Medallions

Recipesfull introduces to you: Salmon Recipes. (Fresh Salmon Medallions). Not only will I show you an easy and delicious way to make salmon, I'm going to show you what I think is a very clever technique for turning the least desirable cut of salmon into something absolutely fabulous. Basically, this is one of those \"when life gives you lemons\" lessons. Serve on top of a shaved cucumber salad and sprinkle with more cayenne pepper if you like.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Fresh Salmon Medallions

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

divided

1 pound boneless salmon tail fillet

aluminum foil

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 pinch cayenne pepper

or to taste

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

salt to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Simple Sassy Salmon

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with 1 teaspoon olive oil.

Step 2

Place salmon tail skin-side down onto a paper towel. Place a knife at the point of the tail; use a sawing motion to carefully cut the salmon away from the skin. Trim off any connective tissue. Cut salmon in half lengthwise into 2 equal pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into 3 long strips.

Step 3

Place 1 strip of salmon on the prepared baking sheet. Wind the strip into a spiral with the thickest part in the center. Overlap the thin end of a second strip over the first; wrap around the spiral. Position the third strip in a way that maintains the circular shape. Repeat with the other 3 strips to form the second medallion.

Step 4

Fold a 15x4-inch piece of aluminum foil a few times to make a long strip about 1 1/2-inches wide. Rub the foil with the remaining oil and wrap it around the outside edges of a salmon medallion creating a collar. Pinch foil together and make sure salmon is as round and uniformly thick as possible. Repeat with the second medallion.

Step 5

Mix mayonnaise cayenne pepper and lemon juice together in a small bowl.

Step 6

Season the tops of the medallions with salt; spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each one.

Step 7

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until just cooked through about 10 minutes. Carefully remove foil.

Nutritional Information

Fresh Salmon Medallions

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 508.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 39.3g 79%

Carbohydrates: 1.2g

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 37.6g 58%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 34%

Cholesterol: 116.8mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 313IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 21.6mg 166%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 77%

Vitamin C: 11.5mg 19%

Folate: 64.7mcg 16%

Calcium: 32.1mg 3%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 54.8mg 20%

Potassium: 706mg 20%

Sodium: 265.2mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 61%

Calories From Fat: 338.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.