When the Cooking Light Test Kitchens made this restaurant favorite, we discovered that the fish absorbed just 2 tablespoons of the oil. To ensure even cooking, have the fishmonger prepare similarly shaped fillets, and make sure the oil's temperature returns to and stays at 150° after the fish is added.
Cooking Light MAY 2009
1. To prepare salmon, clip a kitchen thermometer onto side of a 10-inch skillet. Add oil, basil leaves, lemon slices, and garlic to pan; heat to 150°. Add fish to oil; cook for 12 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove fish from oil; place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
2. Toss cucumber with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
3. Combine juice, chopped basil, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over fish. Serve with cucumber salad. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
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Oil-Poached Salmon with Fresh Cucumber Salad recipe
