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Graham Elliot's Pan-Seared Salmon With Cabbage Slaw and Whole-Grain Mustard

Friday, July 24, 2015

Graham Elliot's Pan-Seared Salmon With Cabbage Slaw and Whole-Grain Mustard

Cooking like a master chef is no easy feat but Graham Elliot sure makes it look easy. I discovered this last spring when I joined him at Nella Cucina Cooking School for an exclusive cooking class using Walmart's fresh food offering. Sure, he's won two Michelin stars and cooked for President Barack Obama on his 49th birthday but he's a regular person just like you and I. That, and he has some seriously killer culinary skills. And a laid back, down-to-earth personality. And a winning smile to boot. Did I mention he's a really nice guy? Throughout the evening, we were invited to attempt two recipes from his upcoming book, Cooking Like A Master Chef, on sale this October.

Cooking like a Master Chef with Graham Elliot

My favourite recipe was the Pan-Seared Salmon, which tasted heavenly. As promised, here is Chef Graham Elliot's recipe, shared with permission:

Pan-Seared Salmon With Cabbage Slaw And Whole-Grain Mustard

Recipe courtesy of Graham Elliot

(Serves 4)

Ingredients


  • 1 medium head Napa cabbage, trimmed
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, or another tart, firm apple
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 4 salmon fillets, each weighing about 6 ounces
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bunch chives, finely chopped, for garnish


Directions


  1. Using a mandolin or very sharp knife, shave or slice the cabbage as thinly as possible. Transfer the cabbage to a mixing bowl.
  2. Using a mandolin or very sharp knife, shave or slice the onion as thinly as possible. Transfer to the mixing bowl with the cabbage.
  3. Peel and core the apple and julienne (slice very thin). Submerge the apple slices in a bowl of ice water as it's sliced.
  4. Drain the apple slices and gently shake or pat dry. Add the apples to the bowl with the cabbage and onion, and toss.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over the coleslaw, tossing to mix. Use only enough dressing to coat the coleslaw lightly. 
  6. In another bowl, whisk the remaining tablespoon of olive oil with mustard and vinegar, and set aside.
  7. Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper. In a grill pan or large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot, cook the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  8. Divide the coleslaw among 4 serving plates and top each serving with a salmon fillet. Garnish the salmon with chives.
  9. Drizzle the mustard vinaigrette over the salmon and around the plate, and serve.
To pre-order a copy of Graham's latest cookbook, which will include the recipe above along with 99 other extraordinary recipes, visit www.GrahamElliot.com.

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15 COMMENTS

  1. Looks really good and I am not even a big fan of Salmon. Lucky you to get to meet him! (Judy Cowan)

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    1. It was really tasty. I'm not the biggest fan of fish either but the mustard added such a nice kick.

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  2. I have to make this for my husband. It looks so tasty and sounds so healthy. :)

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    1. It's definitely a recipe you have to try at least once. Plus, it's so simple!

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    2. I'm going to make it this week and let you know what we think. :)

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  3. Sounds delicious. Nice way to change up Salmon. I am a seafood lover. I will have to try.
    Florence C

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    1. I've never pan-seared salmon before so it was nice to learn how to.

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  4. Looks delicious love new ways of doing salmon

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  5. That looks amazing! What an amazing experience to have been able to meet Graham and learn from such a talent!

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  6. I tried this, but all I had was the maple mustard (it's a course texture). I'm in heaven
    (Debbie W)

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  7. Sounds like a delicious recipe. We love salmon and mustard so will have to try this.

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