Bon Appétit's Salmon with Hot Sauce Vinaigrette and Pickled Veg

25 mins
Serves 4
https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/bon-appetits-salmon-with-hot-sauce-vinaigrette-and-pickled-veg/

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 250°.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 250°.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 250°.
  4. 4Place salmon, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and coat flesh lightly with oil.
  5. 5Place salmon, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and coat flesh lightly with oil.
  6. 6Place salmon, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and coat flesh lightly with oil.
  7. 7Bake until just cooked through (flesh will flake easily but still be slightly firm in the very center), 20–25 minutes.
  8. 8Bake until just cooked through (flesh will flake easily but still be slightly firm in the very center), 20–25 minutes.
  9. 9Bake until just cooked through (flesh will flake easily but still be slightly firm in the very center), 20–25 minutes.
  10. 10Meanwhile, place daikon or whatever vegetables you’re using in a small bowl and season with salt.
  11. 11Meanwhile, place daikon or whatever vegetables you’re using in a small bowl and season with salt.
  12. 12Meanwhile, place daikon or whatever vegetables you’re using in a small bowl and season with salt.
  13. 13Massage gently with your hands to soften.
  14. 14Massage gently with your hands to soften.
  15. 15Massage gently with your hands to soften.
  16. 16Drain off any liquid that forms.
  17. 17Drain off any liquid that forms.
  18. 18Drain off any liquid that forms.
  19. 19Add vinegar and toss to coat.
  20. 20Add vinegar and toss to coat.
  21. 21Add vinegar and toss to coat.
  22. 22Cover and chill until ready to use.
  23. 23Cover and chill until ready to use.
  24. 24Cover and chill until ready to use.
  25. 25Whisk hot sauce, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl.
  26. 26Whisk hot sauce, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl.
  27. 27Whisk hot sauce, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl.
  28. 28Season vinaigrette with salt.
  29. 29Season vinaigrette with salt.
  30. 30Season vinaigrette with salt.
  31. 31Divide rice among bowls.
  32. 32Divide rice among bowls.
  33. 33Divide rice among bowls.
  34. 34Break up salmon into pieces and arrange on top.
  35. 35Break up salmon into pieces and arrange on top.
  36. 36Break up salmon into pieces and arrange on top.
  37. 37Drizzle vinaigrette over.
  38. 38Drizzle vinaigrette over.
  39. 39Drizzle vinaigrette over.
  40. 40Add cilantro and chives to vegetables; spoon over salmon.
  41. 41Add cilantro and chives to vegetables; spoon over salmon.
  42. 42Add cilantro and chives to vegetables; spoon over salmon.

Ingredients

  • 4 5-6-ounce skin-on, boneless salmon fillets
  • 4 5-6-ounce skin-on, boneless salmon fillets
  • 4 5-6-ounce skin-on, boneless salmon fillets
  • Kosher salt
  • Kosher salt
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for salmon
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for salmon
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for salmon
  • 8 ounces daikon, red radishes, carrots, and/or cucumbers, very thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces daikon, red radishes, carrots, and/or cucumbers, very thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces daikon, red radishes, carrots, and/or cucumbers, very thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons mild hot sauce (such as Cholula)
  • 3 tablespoons mild hot sauce (such as Cholula)
  • 3 tablespoons mild hot sauce (such as Cholula)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Cooked rice (for serving)
  • Cooked rice (for serving)
  • Cooked rice (for serving)
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
  • 0.25 cup sliced chives
  • 0.25 cup sliced chives
  • 0.25 cup sliced chives

Equipment

rimmed baking sheetsmall bowl

Tips

  • Massage vegetables gently with your hands to soften.
  • Chill vegetables to help them stay firm.