Tesoro Recipe
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Ingredients
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Protein
Treasure glaze
Saffron jewel rice
Treasure topping
Method
Prepare saffron jewel rice
- 1
Rinse rice
Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear; drain.
- 2
In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the rice, saffron threads, crushed pink peppercorns, salt, and olive oil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork before serving.
Make treasure glaze
- 3
Combine glaze ingredients
In a small saucepan, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Add orange zest.
- 4
Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and reserve for glazing the salmon.
Prepare salmon
- 5
Pat dry and season
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 6
Brush the salmon with half of the treasure glaze and let rest 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
Cook salmon and finish glaze
- 7
Roast salmon
Preheat oven to 400F / 200C. Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, until just opaque in the center.
- 8
In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush with remaining glaze to create a glossy coating.
Garnish and serve
- 9
Prepare treasure toppings
In a small bowl, gently toss pomegranate seeds with chopped mint leaves.
- 10
To plate, mound saffron jewel rice on each plate, place a salmon fillet on top, drizzle with any remaining glaze, and sprinkle the pomegranate-mint jewels. If using, decorate with edible gold leaf pieces.