Roasted Ginger Salmon

Roasted Ginger Salmon

Author: 
Emeril Lagasse, owner of Emeril's, New Orleans
Prep Time: 
15 minutes
Yield: 
4 servings
Ingredients: 

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 6-ounce salmon fillets
1 cup ginger, fresh, grated
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/2 to 1 cup bread crumbs, enough to bind the crust
3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
6 arugula leaves, fried, whole
1 tablespoon brunoise red peppers
1 tablespoon brunoise yellow peppers
1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Directions: 

1. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, sear the salmon for 1-2 minutes on each side.
2. Remove from the heat and cover the entire top side with the crust.
3. Place in the oven and roast for 6-8 minutes for medium rare. The crust should be golden in color. Remove from the oven.
4. Spoon a small pool of the sauce in the center of the plate. Place the salmon in the center of the sauce. Garnish with fried arugula, brunoise peppers and chives.