Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Purée

Preparation

1. To Make the Lemon Brodetto

   Step 1

   Warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice, and the broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and keep warm over low heat.

2. To Make the Pea Purée

   Step 2

   Combine the peas, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and purée. With the machine running, add the extra-virgin olive oil in a steady drizzle. Transfer the pea purée to a small bowl and stir in the Parmesan. Set aside.

3. To Make the Salmon

   Step 3

   Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon on one side until a golden crust forms, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the fish and continue cooking until medium-rare, about 2 minutes more depending on the thickness of the fish.

4. To Assemble the Dish

   Step 4

   Stir the tablespoon of chopped mint into the lemon brodetto and divide among 4 shallow bowls. Place a large spoonful of pea purée in the center of each bowl. Place a salmon piece atop each mound of pea purée and serve immediately.