Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsViñas Wine & TapasSeared Salmon Recipe

Seared Salmon Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Bluefin salmon, cucumber and avocado citrus salad, ponzu gel

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Ingredients

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Salmon

Cucumber and Avocado Citrus Salad

Ponzu Gel

Method

Salmon Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Salmon

    Pat the Bluefin salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Salmon

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets to the skillet skin-side down. Sear for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from heat and let it rest.

Cucumber and Avocado Citrus Salad Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Dice the cucumber and avocado into small cubes. Segment the orange and lime, removing the skin and any seeds, and cut into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 4

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the diced cucumber, avocado, and citrus segments. Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the mixture.

  3. 5

    Season the Salad

    Add salt and black pepper to taste. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly.

Ponzu Gel Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Ponzu Gel

    In a small saucepan, combine the ponzu sauce and agar-agar powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the agar-agar has dissolved completely.

  2. 7

    Set the Gel

    Pour the ponzu mixture into a shallow dish and let it cool at room temperature until set, about 30 minutes.

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