Salmon Cooked in a Fig Leaf | Spencer Cooks

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Ingredients:
1 small shallot
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 garlic clove
2-3 basil springs
4-6 parsley sprigs
1 lemon
6 sustainably-caught salmon portions (5-6oz portions)
6 fig leaves
olive oil
salt
This is my absolute favorite way to cook salmon. The coconutty herbaceous flavor from the fig leaf permeates the salmon leaving it perfectly cooked and very flavorful. The method comes from Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA where I work as a cook.
Fig leaves can be tricky to find so cooking the fish on an aromatic bed of herbs (parsley, dill), garlic, and/or citrus (lemon, lime) slices works well too. The biggest thing is not to overcook the salmon, cook it until just set and cooked.
Variations:
-Use aromatic herbs and citrus instead of the fig leaves
-Cook in portions or large pieces of salmon; adjust cook times accordingly. The smaller the piece, the shorter the cook time.
-Instead of cooking at high heat, slow roast salmon at 250 degrees ( 1lb for 25-28 min, whole filet 45-60 min). When cooked this way, the fish may look “raw” even though it’s set and cooked.
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Video Series:
Producer/Director/Editor: Jordan Ambuehl @ambuehlance
Sound Engineer/Music: Rafael Chacon @rafaelc.audio
Camera Operator: Mason Minghini
Props: Kaitlynn Newby
Cherry Tomato Relish Consultant: Ann Cromley @acromleyvt
Salmon from Monterey Market (Berkeley, CA)
Use Seafood Watch to find sustainably caught seafood (www.seafoodwatch.org/ )

[@masonminghini6212]

Those knife skills are looking sharp!

[@MedyMer]

Your recipe is nothing short of a culinary masterpiece, combining rich, vibrant flavors, and tantalizing aromas. It's a true treat for the senses. I'm thankful for your wonderful demonstration, and I can't wait to recreate this delightful recipe. I wish you a fantastic day filled with joy and culinary adventures. I am your new subscriber! # 624 like #43

[@Ambuehlance]

I can't wait to make this! Now to find some fig leaves... 🤔

[@theperfectloaf]

This looks so good, Spencer!

[@SpencerCooks]

Thanks!

[@lilija287]

Yummy!

[@SpencerCooks]

Try it out!

[@rajajweinat]

Best video yet!

[@SpencerCooks]

Thanks so much!

[@AndyBuug]

That zucchini! How did it get so big??
Also can't wait to change up how I make salmon with this recipe next time I cook it for my family.

[@SpencerCooks]

I forgot to harvest it and it went bonkers. Let me know how the salmon goes!