Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLumen8 Rooftop SocialRomesco Salmon Recipe

Romesco Salmon Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves4

Wild Atlantic salmon, nutty romesco, wild rice.

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Ingredients

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For the Romesco Sauce

For the Wild Rice

Method

For the Romesco Sauce

  1. 1

    Roast the Vegetables

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the Roma tomatoes and red bell pepper in half. Place them on a baking sheet with garlic cloves (unpeeled). Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes until softened and slightly charred.

  2. 2

    Blend the Sauce

    Once the vegetables are roasted, let them cool slightly. In a food processor, combine the roasted tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic (remove the skins), blanched almonds, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Finish the Sauce

    With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce is emulsified and creamy. Stir in the fresh parsley and adjust seasoning if necessary.

For the Salmon

  1. 4

    Prepare the Salmon

    Pat the wild salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season each fillet with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 5

    Cook the Salmon

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.

For the Wild Rice

  1. 6

    Cook the Wild Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.

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