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Alison Barshak, chef/owner of Alison at Blue Bell, prepares one of her signature fish dishes - Herb-Crusted Salmon with Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus & Balsamic Sauce. This is a delicious easy dish to prepare. Enjoy! View the full recipe here.
Herb-Crusted Salmon with Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus & Balsamic Sauce
Alison Barshak, chef/owner of Alison at Blue Bell, prepares one of her signature fish dishes.

Making the Herb Crust


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Add fresh herbs to Japanese breadcrumbs for a flavorful crust.

Cooking the Salmon

Alison Barshak, chef/owner of Alison at Blue Bell, prepares one of her signature fish dishes.


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Season the skinless salmon fillet and press into the herb breadcrumbs. Cook on the stove for 1 minute and then transfer to oven to finish cooking for 5 minutes.

The Secret to Light & Airy Mashed Potatoes

Alison Barshak, chef/owner of Alison at Blue Bell, prepares one of her signature fish dishes.


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Use a potato ricer, which looks like a giant garlic press, to “rice” the potatoes. The ricer separates the starches making them light & fluffy.

Keeping Mashed Potatoes Warm

Alison Barshak, chef/owner of Alison at Blue Bell, prepares one of her signature fish dishes.


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Create a water bath to keep the mashed potatoes warm until you are ready to serve them.

Making the Balsamic Butter sauce

Alison Barshak, chef/owner of Alison at Blue Bell, prepares one of her signature fish dishes.


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Put Balsamic Vinegar into a pot and bring to a simmer. Reduce it and add heavy cream. Bring to a boil then turn down heat. Then remove from heat. Whisk in butter, a little at a time. This will cause it to thicken. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Assembling the Herb-Crusted Salmon with Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus & Balsamic Sauce

Alison Barshak, chef/owner of Alison at Blue Bell, prepares one of her signature fish dishes.


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The mashed potatoes anchor this dish so they are put on the plate first. Add the crusted salmon and asparagus on top of the potatoes. Drizzle the balsamic butter sauce around food.

The Perfect Omelet Every Time

Alison Barshak, chef/owner of Alison at Blue Bell, prepares one of her signature fish dishes.

Alison Barshak, chef/owner of Alison at Blue Bell, shares her secrets to making the perfect omelet.

Use Clarified Butter


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The only way to make a perfect omelet is to start with clarified butter.

Making the Omelet


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Add Plugrá Clarified Butter to a non-stick pan. Once finished cooking, roll the omelet out of the pan onto a plate.

 

Omelet Variations


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Precook asparagus or mushrooms and add to omelet.