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Crispy Fried Norwegian Salmon with Asparagus, Ham and Butter Sauce

Asparagus, ham and butter sauce is perfect to serve with Norwegian salmon. This recipe is a nice option when expecting guests.

Cooking time50-60 min
Difficulty levelMedium

Ingredients

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 90 °C.

  • Scrape the shells of the salmon skin, cut it into portions and make small incisions in the skin.

  • Heat oil in a frying pan and add the salmon skin down. gently press the salmon down so it doesn't bend.

  • Fry the salmon until almost cooked through and the skin is crispy. Turn the fish and fry for a couple of seconds on the other side.

Oven-baked tomatoes

  • Cut each tomato in half and place on a bking tray iwth flat side facing up.

  • Sprinkle with a little salt and sugar, and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

Sauce

  • Reduce the cream to approx. one third remain.

  • Dice the butter and whisk into the cream a little at a time. The sauce must not be cooking.

  • Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

Asparagus

  • Turn up the oven to 200 °C.

  • Peel asparagus and place in an oven-proof dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

  • Lay slices of ham over and bake the asparagus in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the ham is crispy and asparagus is tender.

  • Crush the ham over the asparagus when serving.

Serve the salmon with oven-baked tomatoes, butter sauce and asparagus with ham.