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.......... Seared Salmon and Shrimp Escabeche An escabeche is a spicy marinade of Spanish origin; ingredients include vinegar or lime juice with onions, peppers and spices. An escabeche is used to season fish and sometimes poultry. Any firm-textured fish may be substituted for the salmon; suggestions include halibut, grouper, snapper or mahi mahi. This delicious entrée serves four and may be served hot or at room temperature.

¼ c olive oil, extra virgin

4 6oz boneless, skinless salmon fillets, center cut

24 large shrimp, peeled with vein removed

2 medium white onions, julienned in 1/8 inch thick slices

3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ¼ inch cubes

5 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced

2 bay leaves, preferably fresh, or 3 if using dry

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

1 Tbsp fresh oregano leaves

3 whole cloves

¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper

2 cinnamon sticks

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup fish or chicken broth

1 jalapeno pepper, sliced into round discs*

Kosher salt to taste

Micro cilantro to garnish

1. Pat fish dry with towel; season with salt and pepper

2. Heat oil over medium-high heat in skillet, cast iron is best

3. Sear fish for approximately 3-4 minutes or until golden brown

4. Turn fish and add shrimp

5. Sear fish for another 3-4 minutes or to desired doneness

6. Cook shrimp until middle starts to turn translucent

7. Remove fish and shrimp from pan and set in a warm area

8. Reduce heat to medium. Add to skillet, onions, carrots and garlic. Stir often and cook until translucent,
--about five minutes. Do not brown

9. Add to skillet, bay leaves, herbs, cloves, pepper, cinnamon, vinegar, broth and jalapenos

10. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt as desired. Mixture should --------have an herbed vinaigrette flavor

11. To serve, place fish and shrimp in escabeche mixture for 3 minutes to integrate flavors

12. Place on entrée plates and garnish with micro cilantro

13. Serve with a classic tortilla espanol or rice on the side

* To reduce heat from jalapenos, remove seeds

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